Smile Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story
Archival footage, photos, news clips, and interviews combine to offer a comprehensive overview of the clean-cut, buttoned-down singing youth group that attempted to change the world in the riotous 1960s. A true cultural phenomenon, Up with People performed in 47 languages to a global audience that included popes and kings; they even performed at the Super Bowl half-time show. As former members offer heartfelt reflections on their time with Up with People and what the group really mean to them personally, the viewer is presented with a thought-provoking glimpse into the cultural underbelly of politics, cults, and money.
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- English
- multiculturalism
- song and dance
- racial equality
- non-profit organization
- up with people
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United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)Slamdance Film Festival17 Jan 2009
- Theatrical (limited)7 Aug 2009
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Smile Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story was released on 17 January 2009.
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