A group of miners in Northern England in the 30s discover their hidden artistic talents in this beautiful Broadway show. Under the tutelage of an art professor in weekly meetings, they develop a folk style that becomes a phenomenon and gain international art fame while continuing their daily labors in the mines. It is a nice story, and although there is very little drama to it (minor conflicts weave into the dialogue occasionally but have little impact on the development), I was inspired by the two hour dissection of art, culture and meaning. While these men may lack the technique of masters, they present themselves honestly and authentically in their work and remind us that great art is not the sole dominion of the tiny fraction of artists we are exposed to, but is, at its core, simply a form of expression that lives in everyone.
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