Americas heart and soul 2004 tribeca film festival tribeca. A celebration of a nation told through the voices of its people. Filmmaker louis schwartzberg packed up his camera and hit the road, with a goal of capturing both the unparalleled beauty of the land and the incomparable spirit ofread more. Documentary film americas heart and soul is a series of shorts about people who live in the united states and who arein a kooky, brave, inventive, or otherwise offbeat wayoutstanding americans. The film would make a better fit on television or at one of disney s theme parks. From sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to purple mountain. Through his movie, americas heart and soul, youll have the chance to meet ordinary americans with extraordinary stories. Americas heart and soul dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay. America is a vast country 3,000 miles from end to end. Jun 30, 2004 america s heart and soul is like disneyland, being the antiseptic, squeakyclean version no disturbing thoughts allowed, said howard suber, a professor at the ucla school of theater, film. Troy trombone shorty andrews and james andrews as new orleans jazz musicians. Watch the full length movie of america s heart and soul online or on the fios mobile app.
The film would make a better fit on television or at one of disneys theme parks. This inspiring film will take you on an incredible journey through america s heartland. Documentary film america s heart and soul is a series of shorts about people who live in the united states and who arein a kooky, brave, inventive, or otherwise offbeat wayoutstanding americans. Americas heart and soul collection of vignettes commemorating the diversity and indomitable spirit of the country, americas heart and soul features 20odd valiant souls treasuring their. You may be willing to give the film some leeway in finding its groove early on. Parts of the film were also shot at greenfield ranch in thousand oaks, california.
The film was nominated for two movieguide awards, winning one. Most people in the united states love this country, regardless of whether they are liberal or conservative. America s heart and soul is a big, beautiful love letter to america from film maker louis schwartzberg. Technically, the film is a documentary, but its closer to an advertisement or a statefunded. Americas heart and soul is a 2004 american documentary film produced by blacklight films and released by walt disney pictures. America s heart and soul is a 2004 film produced by blacklight films and released by walt disney pictures. Jul 20, 2018 to patty wagstaff the sky represents adventure, freedom and challenge. Rent americas heart and soul 2004 on dvd and bluray. Directed by filmmaker louis schwartzberg, americas heart and soul traverses. Americas heart and soul is like disneyland, being the antiseptic, squeakyclean version no disturbing thoughts allowed, said howard suber. For a film that isnt specifically about music, america s heart and soul finds a surprising number of its subjects involved in it. Directed by filmmaker louis schwartzberg, america s heart and soul traverses across thousands of miles of american soil in an effort to showcase not just the beauty of the land, but the very soul. Americas heart and soul is a big, beautiful love letter to america from filmmaker louis schwartzberg.
Peppered with john mellencamp songs and the umpteenth montage set to smash mouths all star, america s heart and soul celebrates each of its red, white, and blue cliches with aerial views, timelapse photography, or generous swells of music. America s heart and soul is a 2004 american documentary film produced by blacklight films and united artists and released by walt disney pictures and metrogoldwynmayer. Director louis schwartzberg once ran a film stock library, energy, and spent a number of years documenting life in the u. A mericas heart and soul will revitalize your mind and invigorate your spirit.
This film explores diverse cultures, passions and artistic expression in a way that draws you in with your heart open to these differences. To patty wagstaff the sky represents adventure, freedom and challenge. The film was shot onlocation in san francisco, california. Directed by filmmaker louis schwartzberg, americas heart and soul traverses across thousands of miles of american soil in an effort to showcase not just the beauty of. To they all is bad, nothing is good, and any optimism or positive thought is wrong. But disneys upbeat and generally positive travelogue arrives just as our nation is embroiled in a winnertakeall battle to redefine marriage and family. Americas heart and soul, by the movie reporter, phil boatwright. From the vermont dairy farmer, to the blind mountain climber. Americas heart and soul soundtrack from 2004, composed by various artists, joel mcneely. America s heart and soul is a fluffy feelgood film about the people who live in the us and in some way characterize the american dream. National catholic register the pursuit of happiness. Unobtrusively, the filmmaker delves into the lives of ordinary americans, who just so happen to have extraordinary stories, seamlessly blending their values, dreams, and passions into a spirited and wellpaced filmevent. Watch the full length movie of americas heart and soul online or on the fios mobile app.
Whatever the reason, its gratifying to see americans making their own music, not just downloading itunes or listening to top 40. Americas heart and soul is a 2004 american documentary film produced by blacklight films and united artists and released by walt disney pictures and metrogoldwynmayer. An inspirational and emotionally effective feelgood film. Filmmaker louis schwartzberg hits the road to capture americas people and its natural beauty. At my overlooked film festival in april, i showed two documentaries made 15 years apart about this miraculous man, whose art was as distinctive as his music, and whose life was a work in progress. It is a documentary and was directed by louis schwartzberg. America is a vast countrythree thousand miles from end to end. Americas heart and soul 2004 tribeca film festival. I wanted to see a whole film about most of them, which means this film is a. Filmmaker louis schwartzberg hits the road to capture america s people and its natural beauty. Heart and souls was released on august, 1993 in 1,275 theatres. The unusual, captivating, inspiring, and emotional stories make us into something more than a collection of individuals.
In an age where more and more pundits find themselves unable to speak of the greatness of america without using ironic quotation marks, producer and director louis schwartzberg has created a film that will. Filmmaker louis schwarzberg packed up his camera and hit the road, with a goal of capturing both the unparalleled beauty of the land and the incomparable spirit of the people. Americas heart and soul 2004 stream and watch online. America s heart and soul soundtrack from 2004, composed by various artists, joel mcneely. America is a vast country three thousand miles from end to end. A sixtime member of the us aerobatic team, patty has won the gold, silver and bronze. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. For an episodic film, americas heart and soul is fastpaced and often downright exciting.
Although its nonfiction, its actually hard to call it a documentary, since it doesnt really seem to have much of a point. The movie does not pretend to be comprehensive or dispositive. A tapestry of the united states of america, this film highlights the physical landscape of this country, but more so the unique individual people who make up its fabric. For an episodic film, america s heart and soul is fastpaced and often downright exciting. This inspiring film will take you on an incredible journey through americas heartland. Americas heart and soul is a fluffy feelgood film about the people who live in the us and in some way characterize the american dream. Feature audio commentary with director producer louis schwartzberg. In an age where more and more pundits find themselves unable to speak of the greatness of america without using ironic quotation marks, producer and director louis schwartzberg has. Audiences meet ordinary americans with extraordinary stories, and learn their values, dreams, and passion.
I think this film taps into the real divide in america today. Whatever the reason, it s gratifying to see americans making their own music, not just downloading itunes or listening to top 40. They may dislike policies or leaders, but they love the country. Although it s nonfiction, it s actually hard to call it a documentary, since it doesnt really seem to have much of a point. It lifts our spirits and gives us to realize that no matter the bad times we go through, there are more than enough good times and places and people to constantly restore our souls.
This captivating documentary introduces us to individuals around the country, from one of the last cowboys in colorado to a dairy farmer to a blind mountain climber. It renews our love of country and the people who inhabit it. America s heart and soul is a 2004 american documentary film produced by blacklight films and released by walt disney pictures. Americas heart and soul is a wonderful documentary of true americana. America s heart and soul is a wonderful documentary of true americana. Americas heart and soul is a 2004 film produced by blacklight films and released by walt disney pictures. Americas heart and soul is a beautifully photographed ode to the best in america, a celebration of the good and of faith. The latest film to go after your ideological dollar is americas heart and soul, a feelgood documentary that disney has had on the company release schedule for several months, long before michael eisner, the chief executive of disney, courted public controversy by declining to distribute fahrenheit 911 and by doing so, gave the film. Released by walt disney records in 2004 611677 containing music from america s heart and soul 2004.
Jul 12, 2004 america s heart and soul is a 2004 film produced by blacklight films and released by walt disney pictures. Peppered with john mellencamp songs and the umpteenth montage set to smash mouths all star, americas heart and soul celebrates each of its red, white, and blue cliches with aerial views, timelapse photography, or generous swells of music. Here you can listen to the extended versions of the same songs and performances, and really get a chance to appreciate them as they were intended to be heard. Watch americas heart and soul online verizon fios tv. If america the beautiful was a movie, this would be it. Many also blast it for being a probush or post 911 rally film. Released by walt disney records in 2004 611677 containing music from. Thats what louis schwartzberg, a stock cinematographer who took a break from shooting landscape and cityscape footage for hollywood movies to roam the country collecting the two dozen portraits that make up americas heart and soul, has captured. The most joyous filmgoingexperience i can remember. Directed by filmmaker louis schwartzberg, americas heart and soul traverses across thousands of miles of american soil in an effort to showcase not just the beauty of the land, but the very soul. But its not the land that makes america so special its the people. You will meet some ordinary and extraordinary people along the way. Through his movie, america s heart and soul, youll have the chance to meet ordinary americans with extraordinary stories. For a film that isnt specifically about music, americas heart and soul finds a surprising number of its subjects involved in it.
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