With a passion for lilacs, Ken Berdeen raises over 1,500 lilac bushes on his 65 acres of land just outside of Kennebunk. Wade Zahares documents Berdeen's desire to raise lilacs and how he got into that line of work.

Coming from all backgrounds and walks of life, victims of domestic violence try to find sanctuary in shelters. Kate Lapides captures the stories of these victims.

Andree Kehn presents Andy Mzrack in action diving for urchins in Casco Bay.

Reenactors play out important parts of local history at the Eastern Cemetery through the group Spirits Alive. Elizabeth Jenkins profiles the work done by storyteller Lynne Cullen for her tours.

As a survivor of the genocide in Darfur, El Fadel discusses the importance of sharing one's story. Kelsie Bohl documents El Fadel's story and the experience he had in Darfur.

Recounting her life in Darfur, Marwa Abdalla speaks about the opportunities that she has in the United States, and how the people in Darfur have nothing in comparison. Abdalla discusses the importance of getting an education while in the United States, and the dream of going to Darfur after the war is over.

Dealing with ADHD made it difficult for Ben Toppi to listen in school. Mette Lutzhoft profiles how Toppi turned all of his energy towards beatboxing to help him deal with his condition.

Leaving the Congo in 2000 because of poor conditions of living, Sunforose Rugema came to America as a refugee. Rugema speaks about her experiences in Congo, getting ready to leave the Congo, and how taking the U.S. citizenship test will change her life.

Performing as the Rolling Diamonds, Alecia and Shane Hanson are roller skating acrobats. The Hansons discuss the routines they perform at the circus and going around the country as a family.

Aria Curtis captures images of Jessy, a young man who fights to promote the Dream Act.

Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.

Culture can be expressed through many different avenues, from telling a story about ones culture, to performing a traditional dance. Kim Wutkiewicz captures images of artists and performers from House Island Project.