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American Folk
Those who lived through the horrors of 9/11 have stories to share about how to cope with unimaginable violence, tragedy, grief, and fear. This film, which has touched audiences at smaller film festivals across the United States, relates the story of two strangers who traverse the country in an attempt to get back home. Their common language is their love of folk music, and along the way, they meet other total strangers, who ultimately become more essential pieces in the patchwork of neighbors that help restore their trust in their country and others. I can't wait to give this movie a viewing, not only for the beautiful, unadorned folk music that awaits but for the acts of humanity that are to be found in roads we have yet to travel. — Bret
Opens in U.S. theaters Friday, Jan. 26.
Those who lived through the horrors of 9/11 have stories to share about how to cope with unimaginable violence, tragedy, grief, and fear. This film, which has touched audiences at smaller film festivals across the United States, relates the story of two strangers who traverse the country in an attempt to get back home. Their common language is their love of folk music, and along the way, they meet other total strangers, who ultimately become more essential pieces in the patchwork of neighbors that help restore their trust in their country and others. I can't wait to give this movie a viewing, not only for the beautiful, unadorned folk music that awaits but for the acts of humanity that are to be found in roads we have yet to travel. — Bret
Opens in U.S. theaters Friday, Jan. 26.
PeopleJoe Purdy, Amber Rubarth
TitlesAmerican Folk