44 Pages (2017)

As a kid in a doctor’s office waiting room, often the only thing to do is look at old Highlights magazines and thus I have fond nostalgia for the title. This documentary offers a simplified behind the scenes view of the inner workings of the Highlights production team as they prepare to put out their 70th Anniversary issue. It’s a very wholesome look into how print magazines, particularly one dedicated to educating children, are laid out with an eye to the many challenges and competition for people’s attention in the modern age.