Renowned US scholar Henry Glassie has spent 50 years studying folk artists and their creations, traveling to five continents and conducting thorough fieldwork. The documentary follows Glassie's journey, showcasing his encounters with artists from various cultures, including Evidal Rosas in Brazil and Rosalvo Santana in Brazil, as well as carpet weavers and ceramicists in Turkey and storytellers in Ireland. The film also features archival recordings of Glassie's encounters and his own reflections on his approach, which emphasizes meeting people in terms of their excellence rather than their failings.
Henry Glassie: Field Work
American folklorist Henry Glassie's fascinating global adventures and discoveries of distinct cultural treasures are vividly documented in a film by Pat Collins.
