Product Description The American craft beer industry is unlike any industry ever seen before in America. It began its rise during the worst economic crisis in America since the Great Depression.In 2012, as the craft beer movement was sweeping the country, a team of visionary young filmmakers with a passion for both documentary film and craft beer, set out to tell the story of how the American Dream is alive and well. The feature-length documentary film, Crafting A Nation, is the result.Crafting A Nation profiles a wide range of breweries, from a few still in the construction phase, to some of the most established craft breweries in the nation. To make a craft beer you need four ingredients: water, barley, hops and yeast. But perhaps the most essential ingredients are the passion, creativity and determination to start a business and in the process, to return the heart and soul to a local community that is what truly defines a craft beer.Craft brewers are truly rebuilding the American economy from the ground up. While making great beers they are also creating jobs, tax revenue, and helping rebuild cities. Their vision and entrepreneurship is building a better tomorrow for their families and communities.Filmed in California, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota and North Carolina, Crafting A Nation features breweries, small businesses, and individuals across America. Individuals with passion and dedication. Individuals with the single-minded focus and determination needed to beat the long odds presented by the economic downturn. Crafting A Nation is about the craft brewing movement, but it s much more than that. It s about entrepreneurship, vision, and the American Dream. Review When the young director of Beer Culture, a documentary about the success of Colorado breweries, saw how well the film was received, he decided to tell the larger story: that American craft breweries are buoying the national economy. Crafting a Nation takes the viewer into the cold storage and barrel rooms of a slew of breweries, large and small, across the country. --Beer Advocate MagazineThe film is inspiring and you ll find yourself rooting for Chad, Carissa, and Branden from Black Shirt Brewing each step of the way as Kolicko, Harris and the rest of the film crew capture their story with artful cinematography, soulful interviews, and a touch of empathy. --Growler Mag
L**N
Interesting storytelling about the craft brewers featured
The profiles were very interesting. However, it was a little hard to follow "who was who" at times (the transitions between segments). I give the doc 4 stars for the interesting subject matter and showing depth of the brewer's journey. However, it did move a tad too slowly for me (not that I like fast edited documentaries) and seemed a little long. I recommend to anyone that likes artisanal food and drinks (even if you don't drink beer).
G**R
Worth a watch!
Solid documentary about the revival of craft beer in America. A little long, but they interview a bunch of craft beer royalty both present and future as well as going in depth with the start-up of Blackshirt Brewing in Denver. Good stuff for fans of beer or even just a good story.
A**R
Don't miss, really don't!
I don't write many reviews but feel compelled to for this movie. First of all I do like craft beers and drink some of them. But that's not the reason I loved this movie. Crafting a Nation is a monument to the American hope and dream for small business. These entreprenuers infuse love and dedication into their products, with literally blood, sweat and tears. I found this movie to be quite inspirational and offered great insight into this booming industry. Very highly recommended!
D**R
Excellent Documentary on Craft Beer & the American Dream
This film is great for anyone, craft beer lover or not. I saw this at a premiere in St. Louis and knew I needed to buy it as soon as it was released on DVD. Overall the documentary displays excellent cinematography, a great story line, and delivers an inspirational message to any viewer. The American Dream is alive and can be had by anyone. Check this movie out if you get a chance, it won't disappoint.
A**Y
Good production values (e
Interesting, at times touching, though occasionally cheesy (background music was a bit over done). Good production values (e.g., photography, editing). Mixed feelings about the lack of a narrative - overall an enjoyable experience.
W**Y
The perfect documentary for home brewers and beer buffs
As a home brewer and avid IPA buff, this documentary was right up my alley. It brought up many interesting points and remained eye-catching and engaging right to the end.
A**R
Amazing and Inspiring Story
An amazing story about not only brewing beer, but about supporting your local businesses. These are people who are so passionate about what they do, they spend everything they have, sacrifice so much so that they can do their passion and share it with everyone. Brew on oh you crafters of dreams...brew on!
A**R
Too dramatic
It's a good movie, but too dramatic. It's just beer.
R**F
A Great Watch
A great DVD if you love craft beer like myself, but equally enlightening if you drink standard lager (Carlsberg,Stella,San Miguel etc), allowing you to know that there is a bigger world to beer and that your money is going to real people and not a faceless corporation. A Great Watch!
A**O
great little documentary that looks at a bunch of different ...
great little documentary that looks at a bunch of different breweries, and shows from one brewery at least that many things can keep coming up that keep you from making it and have to think about before you go!
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