Extraordinary Ordinary People

Name: Extraordinary Ordinary People
Genre: Documentary
Released: September 15, 2017
Duration: 84 min
Cast: Alphonse Ardoin, Charles Carrillo, Chum Ngek, Dewey Balfa, Elva Perez

2017

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First Run Features | Release Date: September 15, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: Alphonse Ardoin, Charles Carrillo, Chum Ngek, Dewey Balfa, Elva Perez, Horace Axtell, Irvin Trujillo, Jeronimo Lozano, Kenny Baker, Konstantinos Pilarinos, Laverne Brackens, Loren Bommelyn, Mike Vlahovich, Mozell Benson, Rahim AlHaj, Ralph Burns, Sheila Kay Adams, Sonia Domsch

Summary: Extraordinary Ordinary People is a music-fueled journey through folk and traditional arts in America. At a time when the existence of the National Endowment for the Arts has never been more threatened, Alan Govenar's documentary focuses on one of its least known and most enduring programs: the National Heritage Fellowship, awarded annuallyExtraordinary Ordinary People is a music-fueled journey through folk and traditional arts in America. At a time when the existence of the National Endowment for the Arts has never been more threatened, Alan Govenar's 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 who have been awarded the fellowship, including 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 and the mountains of New Mexico to the inner city neighborhoods of New York, the suburbs of Dallas, and the isolated Native American reservations of Northern California - each of the artists share exceptional talent, ingenuity, and perseverance. [First Run Features]… Expand

Director: Alan Govenar

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 84 min

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Aaron Hillis

Sep 18, 2017

Folklorist 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. Read full review

John DeFore

Sep 18, 2017

Though undistinguished as a piece of moviemaking (its aesthetic is best suited to educational settings), the doc benefits from the spectrum of talent on display. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Nov 30, 2017

The clunky organization and very basic production values give way to something inspiring. Read full review

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