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Poster for O.W. Houts & Sons, Inc.

O.W. Houts & Sons, Inc.

2009 10 min English

“The store that is your world is closing. What do you do?”

After 88 years, O.W. Houts — a family-owned general store in Central Pennsylvania — surrenders to market pressures and shutters its doors, leaving behind a devastated community. Follow the workers and patrons throughout this final day to witness what happens when an iconic American business leaves town.

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Aaron Matthews Director

United States release September 11, 2012 · Produced in United States

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English

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United States · April 9, 2009

Premiere · Iowa City International Documentary Festival

United States · September 11, 2012

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United States

April 25, 2009 · Premiere · Independent Film Festival of Boston

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