Want to know how Robert Altman got started in making films? What does Cameron Crowe consider his most compelling film? Does Martin Scorsese think the film industry will survive? Is Spike Lee's approach to dealing with actors the same as George Lucas's?
Marwencol is a fascinating blend of two different genres, the artist documentary and the therapy film, with Mark acting as his own therapist--probing and prodding and--this is key for me--moving towards an end.
I would say then that one of the values of "I Am an American" and its attendant documentary is to show black and white together espousing and celebrating patriotism through song and honoring the influences in their lives who have helped to instill that patriotism in them. In fact, I will say it.
