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Deep Dive: Paperboys (2001)

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Paperboys
Paperboys is a 2001 documentary directed by Mike Mills that profiles six paperboys from Stillwater, Minnesota. The film features the boys inviting Mills into their homes, where they share personal items and discuss their lives and aspirations. Through interviews, the boys provide insights into their experiences as paperboys and the evolution of their roles in the community over time. The documentary also includes perspectives from the boys' parents, who comment on the advantages of their children's jobs and reflect on the changes in Stillwater over the years. Mills captures the boys on their delivery routes, using a blend of candid footage and contemporary music to enhance the storytelling.

Why Watch

  • •Meet six unique paperboys from Stillwater, Minnesota.
  • •Follow the boys on their daily delivery routes.
  • •Hear parents discuss the benefits of paper routes.

Did You Know

•The film has a runtime of 41 minutes.
•It features six paperboys from Stillwater, Minnesota.
•The documentary was directed by Mike Mills and produced by Andy Spade.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of small-town storiesPeople interested in youth jobs