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Proud American (2008)

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As conceived, written, directed, and produced by Fred Ashman, this unabashedly patriotic, flag-waving film celebrates Americana and the elements of the United States that make it a unique and dynamic country -- from its ethnic, religious, and ideological tolerance to its peerless emphasis on educational opportunity. In addition to featuring picturesque American scenery and patriotic music on the soundtrack, the film interweaves five dramatic vignettes, each relaying the story of an extraordinary

PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Documentary, Drama

Fred Ashman, Rolland Smith

Feb 1, 2009

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A corporate-sponsored, feature-length infomercial on behalf of the core entrepreneurial values of the U.S. of A., Proud American combines unabashed hokiness with relentless oversimplification.

September 17, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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Aside from a few, thankfully, professionally acted performances, it too often carries the preachy, stilted aura of something you'd see in civics class or at a trade show.

September 12, 2008 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | Comment
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Aspires to be inspirational, but suffers from its shameless, jackhammer-style manipulation.

September 12, 2008 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
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Unashamedly sentimental, with nary a big star to its name, "Proud American" is an uplifting documentary about hard work and choosing the right path.

September 16, 2008 Full Review | Comment
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

You can be all for religious tolerance, up-by-the-bootstraps enterprise and love of country and still be turned off by Proud American.

September 12, 2008 Comment
Kansas City Star

This weird tribute to the American spirit throws together a handful of real-life, Reader's Digest-style stories to celebrate qualities we like to think of as quintessentially American.

September 12, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Proud American

Saw this film, and can't wait to see the Imax release...its a family film, but up lifting which is really refreshing.

September 22, 2008
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Katherine Wolfer

A wonderful movie-makes you proud to be an American-to bad was almost empty for the Sat, 7;30 show.I guess many Americans just don't appreciate what we have in this country and are not interested in this movie about what is available to them if they want to work for their dreams.

September 13, 2008
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