Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

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Since 1973, the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies has taught students from all over the United States and around the world to become skilled documentarians and storytellers. At the core of Salt is a 24/7 15-week experience. Motivated individuals from all walks of life come to Salt to focus on documentary storytelling, develop new skills, and build expertise. Our faculty members are working documentarians and teaching professionals who help provide a strong foundation for students to make their best work. 

Series

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59 Pieces

The SaltCast was a bi-weekly podcast produced from 2008-2010, aimed at pulling back the curtain on radio storytelling. From fieldwork and recording techniques to narrative and ethics, Saltcast explored the ins-and-outs of radio production. If you want to hear more Salt radio work, including that produced by more recent students, check out http://www.prx.org/group_accounts/1185-salt !


Pieces

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Who cares about the dead seagull hanging in the restaurant? The Feds do.

  • Added: Jan 12, 2015
  • Length: 04:05
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The US and Canada are thought of as friendly neighbors. But in the waters of Northeastern Maine, a war is waging.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 12, 2015
  • Length: 05:08
  • Purchases: 1
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For Chace Jackson, Allagash is more than a hometown, it's a part of his identity. But a lack of work has forced him to move south, at least for now...

  • Added: Jan 12, 2015
  • Length: 05:33
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How did Waterville win the heart of Rabbi Isaacs?

  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 06:56
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Chad Evans has served almost 14 years in prison as a convicted murderer, but he says he didn't do it, and he's set on convincing you why.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 07:40
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Dr. David Austin offers some insight about his decision to travel to Liberia to treat patients with Ebola.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 05:31
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Can you still be a Christian if you think pre-marital sex is okay?

  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 05:25
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Every October at the Eastern Cemetery in Portland, Maine, actors bring the local spirits back to life for an hour.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 05:40
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This year may be the last season for most bear hunters in Maine—but not Joe Gibbs.

Bought by PRX Remix and WABE


  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 2
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A murdered man's body was discovered in a shallow grave in his own yard; who killed him?

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 1