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First published in Collier’s magazine in 1922 and adapted to film almost a century later, this short story follows the life of Benjamin Button, who is born with the physical appearance of a 70-year-old man and, as it is later discovered, ages backward. It’s a bittersweet, poignant exploration of life and time, and the length is perfect for a prescreening read.

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