Adam Burke
Adam Burke is an independent audio producer.
He lives in a tiny rural Colorado town, and roams the world recording sound and producer stories and news features. His work has aired on NPR, APM and BBC programs.
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From the moment you enter the restaurant's dining room, you're in complete darkness. Blind waiters take your order, help you find your water glass, and lead you to the bathroom as needed.
There are some 14,000 people living on the streets of Las Vegas, and Nevada ranks second in the nation in homeless population per capita.
This hour: the 2003 and 2004 Third Coast ShortDocs, which focused on the themes of thirst and darkness.
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For the 2004 ShortDocs Challenge, we asked producers to submit ideas for stories about "darkness."
Who needs the Academy Awards when you have the Third Coasties?
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October 28-30, Chicago
2004 Third Coast Conference