44 Pages

A gentle, affectionate look at the people behind a beloved children's magazine, warm and quietly absorbing.

Directed by

Tony Shaff

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Judy Burke, Patrick Greenish, Jr.

Tagline

Creating Highlights

Overview

A portrait of Highlights Magazine following the creation of the cultural phenomenon's 70th Anniversary issue, from the first editorial meeting to its arrival in homes, and introducing the quirky people who passionately produce the monthly publication for "the world's most important people,"...children. Along the way, a rich and tragic history is revealed, the state of childhood, technology, and education is explored, and the future of print media is questioned.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Work, art, family, media

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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