Celebrity Versus Heroism in American Culture
We in the USA toss off the word “hero” quite easily in the media, and even in everyday speech. However, sometimes, what might really be meant is “celebrity,” which is not the same thing. This long form documentary contrasts celebrity and heroism, and explores what the conflation of these two ideals has to say about who we are right now, and what being human might be about deep down.
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Posted in Americana, Long form docs (15" and up)