A Person From Every Country

Stepanka Korytova talks about her upbringing in Prague, Czechoslovakia (2:01) before recalling her memories of the Soviet Union invading in 1968, and the censorship that followed. (23:57) Next, she explains her decision to run away in 1978, and details her experience as an immigrant in Southhampton, England. Later, Stepanka talks about the time she got a suprise visit from the FBI

Adriana Ferro discusses her upbringing in Bogota and her memories of the violence, political unrest, drug trafficking, and guerilla groups during the 80’s and 90’s (1:56) before talking about her experience starting college at the age of 16. (10:28) Next, she talks about getting married at 24, living in places such as NYC/Brazil/Cambodia/New Zealand, and why she prefers big cit

Serhii Titov discusses his upbringing in Novovolnsk around crime, gangs and drugs (2:07) before talking about his parents' lives in Ukraine after the Soviet Union fell in 1991 (8:37). Next, he talks about attending college in Kyiv during the anti-government protests in 2013, and shares a story about defending hospitalized protesters from the Ukraine special forces (16:25) Later, he

Birgit Trauer discusses the cultural trauma she sensed as a child in Germany post WW2, and the sexism she dealt with growing up (1:38). Next, Birgit talks about getting married and moving to Australia at the young age of 19 (12:57) before reflecting on the divorce that ensued over 20 years later (19:36). Finally, Birgit discusses identity and the roles we play as humans (25:11) bef

Andreas Meier talks about his childhood in Amstetten (2:10) before discussing his bold decision to drop out of college and move to India. (11:39) Then he talks about a life changing near-death experience after almost drowning (28:29) how the death of his mother gave him trauma induced amnesia and the pros and cons of being unable to make new memories. (43:24) Finally, Andreas share

Steve Fullman talks about growing up in London during the 50's and 60's and the emotional impact of getting abused by his father (2:23). Then he explains how a spontaneous jeep tour through Africa changed the course of his life before sharing odd stories from working on movie sets in Hollywood and Zimbabwe (12:27). Next, Steve talks about getting threatened by a policeman while tra