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Craft in America

Craft in America explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation’s rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity and originality of craftsmanship, the film highlights artists and explores the inter-relationship of what they do, how they do it and why they have chosen a life of creating art.

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Major funding by NEA, CPB, PBS, Lillian/Jon Lovelace, Cynthia Lovelace Sears/Frank Buxton, Helen/Peter Bing, Windgate Foundation, Stolaroff Foundation
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Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Hero

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Hero Photographer & furniture maker Paul Guerra dr... Photographer & furniture maker Paul Guerra drove 16 hrs. a day to pick up stranded people. (4:28)

  • Duration: 4:28
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Wall Street

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Wall Street Humans weren't the only victims of Katrina. I... Humans weren't the only victims of Katrina. I met this abandoned dog, named "Wall Street." (2:46)

  • Duration: 2:46
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Mud N' Mold

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Mud N' Mold This piece shows the incredible impressions l... This piece shows the incredible impressions left in the mud and mold on a kitchen counter. (2:41)

  • Duration: 2:41
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Artist

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Artist After Katrina, 350,000 refrigerators ended up... After Katrina, 350,000 refrigerators ended up on the curbs with magnets still on them! (1:44)

  • Duration: 1:44
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: FEMA Trailer

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: FEMA Trailer Tom, Athene & newborn Charlotte Paquin lived ... Tom, Athene & newborn Charlotte Paquin lived in a FEMA trailer while repairing their home. (2:49)

  • Duration: 2:49
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Flood Walls

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Flood Walls This piece depicts the failure of the 17th St... This piece depicts the failure of the 17th St. Canal floodwall & the loss of 60,000 homes. (3:18)

  • Duration: 3:18
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Angel

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Angel In the ruins of a collapsed church, a statue ... In the ruins of a collapsed church, a statue of an angel, missing a wing but upright. (2:02)

  • Duration: 2:02
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    TV Rating: NR

Craft in America Craft in America | Episode V: Process

Craft in America | Episode V: Process What inspires a career in craft? How does one... What inspires a career in craft? How does one learn a craft and make a living at it? (55:01)

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Craft in America Craft in America | Episode IV: Origins

Craft in America | Episode IV: Origins Early craft techniques used by these artists ... Early craft techniques used by these artists are passed on in a continuum of creativity. (55:01)

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Craft in America Craft in America | Episode III: Community

Craft in America | Episode III: Community Community focuses on the connection artists h... Community focuses on the connection artists have to their communities through craft. (55:01)

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