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The Way We Get By

Play trailer Poster for The Way We Get By 2009,  1h 24m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 92% 25 Reviews Tomatometer 87% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
92% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 87% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
This documentary chronicles a group of tireless senior citizens who devote their time to comforting U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. At an airport in Bangor, Maine, the retirees turn out every time an airplane carrying an American soldier arrives, providing the young men and women with meals, cell phones to call home and rounds of applause. The film also explores the home lives of the seniors, who are confronted with familial and health-related concerns of their own.
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Critics Consensus

The Way We Get By is a thoughtful, poignant look at some unsung American heroes.

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Lisa Kennedy Denver Post Sep 25, 2009
3/4
It is straightforward work. Yet over time, it becomes clearly, steadfastly about the existential. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Boston Globe Aug 27, 2009
3/4
Watching them issue hugs produces an involuntary response. You want to hug them, too. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Aug 14, 2009
4/5
Bring your handkerchiefs. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 26, 2020
3.5/4.0
One of the documentary highlights of the 2009 Indianapolis International Film Festival. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Nov 15, 2009
B+
The earnest documentary is filled with many small moments that are heartfelt. Go to Full Review
Don Willmott Filmcritic.com Nov 12, 2009
3.5/5
plucks every heartstring but never in a manipulative or maudlin way. Go to Full Review
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Aron Gaudet

Director

Aron Gaudet

Screenwriter

Gita Pullapilly

Producer

Zack Martin

Original Music

Dan Ferrigan

Cinematographer

Aron Gaudet

Cinematographer

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Synopsis This documentary chronicles a group of tireless senior citizens who devote their time to comforting U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. At an airport in Bangor, Maine, the retirees turn out every time an airplane carrying an American soldier arrives, providing the young men and women with meals, cell phones to call home and rounds of applause. The film also explores the home lives of the seniors, who are confronted with familial and health-related concerns of their own.
Director
Aron Gaudet
Producer
Gita Pullapilly
Screenwriter
Aron Gaudet
Distributor
International Film Circuit [us]
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 17, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.1K
Runtime
1h 24m
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