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This four-part documentary series follows Phil E. Eichinger an actor who played hockey at a highly competitive level into his late twenties. It was 20 years ago that he had a brief stint semi-professionally... yet he has always wondered "what if?" With his daughter starting her own ice hockey journey, this inspired Phil to go back and try again. He wants to see if at 47 years old, he still has the ability to keep up in a very physically demanding sport and to show his daughter, don't be afraid to try, regardless of where you are in life. We often hear, you are too old, or that ship has sailed, but who says. Why not go back and push yourself even harder the second time around?

When you don't want to, but know you have to. A son's father is gone - in more ways than one. Now Eugene, a grown man, is bounded by an entire life of what has been left behind in a garage teeming with sentimental and unforeseen memories.

It's a summer day, with bright sunshine and just a slight breeze. However, troubling thoughts about color, gender and sexuality distract a young artichoke as they sit alone on a swing, swaying back and forth. Thoughts, wants, and fears about their place in the world are explored as Artichoke Boy monologues throughout this summer day.

What happens when routine ends? A moment when we realize the change that occurs during life and how we reflect upon our youth. Sometimes we need to go backwards to move forward.