A darkened stage: The last days of Maxwell's

The Star-Ledger documentary "A darkened stage: The last days of Maxwell's" looks back at the iconic Hoboken music venue and the individuals that came together to create the celebrated music scene that thrived there. Owners Todd Abramson and Steve Fallon, members of the band "a" and The Feelies, and Star-Ledger music writer Tris McCall recall the legendary club's heyday and explore the changes that led to a decision to close its doors on July 31, 2013. (A film by Michael Monday/The Star-Ledger)

Splinters & Sand: Epilogue

"Splinters & Sand: Rebuilding our memories. Rebuilding the Jersey Shore." is a Ledger Live special report published in late January of 2013. This epilogue is a continuation of the documentary - and revisits the Shore four months later. Host Brian Donohue examines the places where progress in rebuilding has been made and where nothing has changed. The original "Splinters & Sand" followed by this epilogue aired on NJTV on May 2, 2013. (Video by Brian Donohue and Bumper DeJesus)