Telegraph Avenue

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Set in the summer of 2004, the story follows longtime friends Archy Stallings and Nat Jaffe, who navigate life as bandmates and co-owners of Brokeland Records, a unique vinyl shop in the Berkeley-Oakland area. Their wives, Gwen and Aviva, are celebrated midwives known for their role in the community, having helped deliver over a thousand babies. The narrative explores themes of friendship, community, and the intersection of music and family life in a vibrant, unconventional setting.