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The Way We Get By (2009)

UNRATED 84 min  -  Documentary  -   2009 (USA)
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On call 24/7 for the past six years, three senior citizens have made history by greeting nearly one million U.S... See full summary »

Director:

Aron Gaudet

Writer:

Aron Gaudet

Stars:

Joan Gaudet, William Knight and Gerald Mundy
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The Way We Get By -- The Way We Get By celebrates three unsung heroes who share their love with strangers who need and deserve it. The Way We Get By -- Beginning as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters -- a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq, the film quickly turns into a story about aging, loneliness, war and mortality. The Way We Get By -- On call 24/7 for the past 6 years, a group of senior citizens transform their lives by greeting nearly one million U.S. troops at a tiny airport in Maine.
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Joan Gaudet Joan Gaudet ...
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Gerald Mundy Gerald Mundy ...
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On call 24/7 for the past six years, three senior citizens have made history by greeting nearly one million U.S. troops at a tiny airport in Maine. Filled with unexpected turns, their uplifting and emotional journey demonstrates the meaning of community at a time when America needs it most. Written by Aron Gaudet  

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Airport | Maine | Troop | Dog | Soldier  | See more »

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Sometimes all it takes is a handshake to change a life.

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Documentary

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USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Bangor, Maine, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,149 (USA) (19 July 2009) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$106,042 (USA) (13 December 2009)
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Color (NTSC Color)

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1.78 : 1
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The Maine Troop Greeters have greeted over 750,000 troops as of November 2008. See more »