For many inhabitants of Anchorage, Alaska, daily life is defined by homelessness, drug use and open wounds from early childhood. “Anchorage Welcomes You” is a collection of short stories in image form that weaves together individual stories to depict the shadow of contemporary USA in addition to showcasing how the human spirit can thrive and flourish even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Features a Q&A after the film with the director, Peter Gupta, as well as screenwriter and editor Rasmus Sætersdal.