A celebration of the cultures of the world living and thriving in the United States, Extraordinary Ordinary People is a music-fueled journey across America. At a time when the existence of the National Endowment for the Arts has never been more threatened, this new documentary focuses on one of its least known and most enduring programs: the National Heritage Fellowship, awarded annually since 1982. Featuring a breathtaking array of men and women - musicians, dancers, quilter... (Full plot summary below)
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A celebration of the cultures of the world living and thriving in the United States, Extraordinary Ordinary People is a music-fueled journey across America. At a time when the existence of the National Endowment for the Arts has never been more threatened, this new documentary focuses on one of its least known and most enduring programs: the National Heritage Fellowship, awarded annually since 1982. Featuring a breathtaking array of men and women - musicians, dancers, quilters, woodcarvers, and more - the film demonstrates the importance of the folk and traditional arts in shaping the fabric of America. From Bill Monroe and B.B. King to Passamaquoddy basket weavers and Peking Opera singers - from Appalachia to inner city neighborhoods in New York, the mountains of New Mexico, the suburbs of Dallas and the isolated Native American reservations of Northern California - each of the artists share exceptional talent, ingenuity, and perseverance.
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| Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenThe clunky organization and very basic production values give way to something inspiring. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThough undistinguished as a piece of moviemaking (its aesthetic is best suited to educational settings), the doc benefits from the spectrum of talent on display. |
| Village VoiceAaron HillisFolklorist Alan Govenar has dedicated himself to exalting their work in dozens of books and films. His knowledge and affection are contagious, but this enjoyable documentary is a sampler plate crammed with bite-size pieces that only hint at the original fare’s distinctive flavors. |
| User ReviewJanet TMarvelous! A must-see documentary at this critical time when the arts are under attack. This gem of a film is bursting with fascinating profiles of artists from all walks of life who have won the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Award. It's a joyful and hopeful movie that will lift your spirits. See it and then spread the word! |
| User ReviewD CThis film is excellent! I did not want it to end and I wanted more. I left feeling proud to be an American for the first time in a long time. We are all "the other" and this film so aptly illustrates how it makes America unique. Loved it and will be recommending it. |
