At 90 years old, Betty Jarratt chooses to live independently. Alysia Mazzella profiles how Jarratt thinks about death, but does not dwell on it and focuses on living.

In need of advanced medical care, Carmen and Lupita Andrade Solis left their homeland in Veracruz, Mexico to embark on a life in the U.S. Sixteen years later they are still one of few pairs of conjoined twins in the world, and, at the age of eighteen, are beginning to consider how to live independently from their family. The girls dream of going to veterinary school and of returning to Mexico to see their relatives, but face the sobering limitations and instability of their current immigrant status.

As the lyrics of the old song tell us, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes you'll find you get what you need." In some cases, those lyrics can apply to the difficult process of dealing with loss. With the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, independent producer J Holt brings us the story of a man in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, who discovered that some things can only be learned after you've lost everything.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Anne Phillips captures how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

Heidi Sistare highlights the work of David Twiss, an artist at Pickwick Independent Press. Sistare speaks to Twiss about artwork and exploring the darkness of childhood in his art.

Jonathan Queally focuses on the lives of individuals who live a homesteading lifestyle. Queally discusses how sustainability plays a large role in their lives and how they are moving to get off the grid.

Joanna Johnson captures the culture of independent film making in Maine.

Understanding basic survival techniques is vital to living and being in the wilderness. Kristina Lanier highlights how Ray Reitze teaches people wilderness skills by guiding them into the wilderness.

Heidi Sistare highlights the work of Lisa Pixley, a trailblazer in the energetic printmaking community in Portland. Sistare speaks to Pixley about her printing studio, Pickwick Independent Press, and about being an artist.

Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.

Maggie Melvin documents the lives of Chris and Ashirah Knapp, two people who live alternative lifestyles as homesteaders.