Extraordinary Ordinary People

Name: Extraordinary Ordinary People
Cast: Rahim AlHaj

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2017

1h 24m

Documentary

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A journey through folk and traditional arts in America.

Sheri Linden

Los Angeles Times

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

Nov 30, 2017

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

A dazzling array of talent presented in a very modestly-made doc.

Sep 14, 2017

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Serena Donadoni

Village Voice

This enjoyable documentary is a sampler plate crammed with bite-size pieces that only hint at the original fare's distinctive flavors.

Sep 13, 2017

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Marvelous! 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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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This 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Alan Govenar

Director

Sheila Kay Adams

Narrator

Rahim AlHaj

Actor

Alan Govenar

Writer

Jason Johnson-Spinos

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Didier Dorant

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Synopsis

A journey through folk and traditional arts in America.

Director: Alan Govenar
Screenwriter: Alan Govenar, Jason Johnson-Spinos
Production Co: First Run Features, Documentary Arts
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $744
Runtime: 1h 24m

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