Extraordinary Ordinary People

A look at the National Heritage Fellowship profiles many of the artists and musicians who have won the honor since its creation in 1982. This documentary also explores the role of folk and traditional arts in shaping American culture, especially at a time when the National Endowment for the Arts faces cuts in funding., A fascinating look at the National Heritage Fellowship profiles many of the artists and musicians who have won the honor since its creation in 1982. This documentary also explores the role of folk and traditional arts in shaping American culture, especially at a time when the National Endowment for the Arts faces cuts in funding., This look at the National Heritage Fellowship profiles many of the artists and musicians who have won the honor since its creation in 1982. The documentary also explores the role of folk and traditional arts in shaping American culture, especially at a time when the National Endowment for the Arts faces cuts in funding. Directed by Alan Govenar.