Films: kART Across America

kART Across America

USA, 2011, 83 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subjects: Art, Colorado, Documentary, Local, Road Movie
Program: Documentary Films
Language: English

DIRECTOR: Jeremy Make, Andy Raney
Editor: Lyman Smith
Principal Cast: George Bombardier, Angus Galloway, Pete Holmes, Joann Catsos, Edward Albee, Jeremy Make, Andy Raney

In 2008, two childhood friends from Colorado embarked on a 100-day, 6,000-mile journey around America asking people, "What's your art?"  And they did it all by golf kart.  kART Across America explores what it means to be an artist in the United States, uncovering culture and creativity at 30mph.  Though the golf kart broke down nearly every day, Jeremy Make and Andy Raney were determined to meet artists from all walks of life — from three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee to black ash basketweaver Joann Catsos.  But it's the journey of uncovering your own art that's often more elusive.
Sponsored by Westin Denver Downtown

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