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The Way We Get By

20091h 24mAron Gaudet
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 67

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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.

Documentary
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What is The Way We Get By (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in The Way We Get By?

The Way We Get By stars Joan Gaudet (Herself), William Knight (Himself), Gerald Mundy (Himself). The film was directed by Aron Gaudet.

How long is The Way We Get By?

The Way We Get By has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

Is The Way We Get By worth watching?

The Way We Get By holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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