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Synopsis America is a vast country - three thousand miles from end to end. But it’s not the land that makes America so special - it’s the people. Filmmaker Louis Schwartzberg packed up his camera and hit the road, with a goal of capturing both the unparalleled beauty of the land and the incomparable spirit of the people. Discussion Questions • There was a lot about freedom mentioned in the film. What do you think freedom means? How do you understand freedom in your own life, living in this country? • The United States is an expansive country with countless places to visit. What places in this country are you most interested in visiting? Why do you want to go to these places? What would you want to do or see in that place? • Each one of the people interviewed in the movie seemed to be really good at something. Is there one thing at which you feel like you excel? Is this something that you can do throughout your life? • What is at least one thing that all of the people interviewed in the film have in common? Do you also have this thing in common with them? How? AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL Find out what other people are saying about this film and discover how they are using the guide! Join the conversation at TrulyMovingPictures.org. Movie images © 2004 Buena Vista

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Feature: Approx. 88 Minutes/Color/Digitally MasteredDual-Layer Format: Layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Some players may not be able to access all features.

This product (including its soundtrack) is authorized for sale in U.S.A. only. This product is authorized for private use only. All other rightsreserved. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, exhibition, export, distribution or other use of this productor any part of it is strictly prohibited. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521. Printed in U.S.A.(36624-1) © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Blacklight Films, LLC J5544

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F rom sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to

purple mountain majesties, it’s not merely the land that makesAmerica beautiful—it’s her people. Captured with stunningcinematography, America’s

Heart & Soul takes you on a journey that weaves across this great

nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinarypeople living extraordinary lives as they follow

their dreams with the freedom of spirit that’suniquely American. From the Vermont dairy

farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to thefather and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be —passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching. Featuring an exclusive new songby John Mellencamp, “The World Don’t Bother Me None,” America’s Heart &Soul is a gloriously joyous celebration of being an American.

Bonus Material Not Rated or Closed Captioned2004 Release

“One Of The Most InspiredMovies Ever Made!”

— Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio

“����A Heartfelt And Soulful Triumph!”

– Michael Medved, KRLA/ Los Angeles, CA

“It Makes You Want To Cheer Out Loud.”

– Greg Russell, WDWB-TV/Detroit, MI

WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS A BLACKLIGHT FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG “AMERICA’S HEART & SOUL”MUSIC SUPERVISOR RANDY GERSTON ORIGINAL SONG BY JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSIC BY JOEL McNEELYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EBERTS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Four Extended Musical Performances• “In Search Of America’s Heart & Soul”

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette• Feature Audio Commentary With

Director/Producer Louis Schwartzberg

SPECIFICATIONS:• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound• Two Versions Of The Film

— Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio (1.85:1)Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

— Fullscreen (1.33:1)

SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROMr

DVD Wrap

85366_03: AmericasH&S_dvd5 175-Line Date: 08-21-04 Vol: #3D Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Die Operator: EO/SB/EO/EO

Celia Givens

Synopsis

America is a vast country - three thousand miles from end to end. But it’s not the land that makes America so special - it’s the people. Filmmaker Louis Schwartzberg packed up his camera and hit the road, with a goal of capturing both the unparalleled beauty of the land and the incomparable spirit of the people.

Discussion Questions

• There was a lot about freedom mentioned in the film. What do you think freedom means? How do you understand freedom in your own life, living in this country?

• The United States is an expansive country with countless places to visit. What places in this country are you most interested in visiting? Why do you want to go to these places? What would you want to do or see in that place?

• Each one of the people interviewed in the movie seemed to be really good at something. Is there one thing at which you feel like you excel? Is this something that you can do throughout your life?

• What is at least one thing that all of the people interviewed in the film have in common? Do you also have this thing in common with them? How?

Feature: Approx. 88 Minutes/Color/Digitally MasteredDual-Layer Format: Layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Some players may not be able to access all features.

This product (including its soundtrack) is authorized for sale in U.S.A. only. This product is authorized for private use only. All other rightsreserved. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, exhibition, export, distribution or other use of this productor any part of it is strictly prohibited. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521. Printed in U.S.A.(36624-1) © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Blacklight Films, LLC J5544

NTSCc

36624

Visit disneydvd.com

F rom sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to

purple mountain majesties, it’s not merely the land that makesAmerica beautiful—it’s her people. Captured with stunningcinematography, America’s

Heart & Soul takes you on a journey that weaves across this great

nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinarypeople living extraordinary lives as they follow

their dreams with the freedom of spirit that’suniquely American. From the Vermont dairy

farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to thefather and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be —passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching. Featuring an exclusive new songby John Mellencamp, “The World Don’t Bother Me None,” America’s Heart &Soul is a gloriously joyous celebration of being an American.

Bonus Material Not Rated or Closed Captioned2004 Release

“One Of The Most InspiredMovies Ever Made!”

— Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio

“����A Heartfelt And Soulful Triumph!”

– Michael Medved, KRLA/ Los Angeles, CA

“It Makes You Want To Cheer Out Loud.”

– Greg Russell, WDWB-TV/Detroit, MI

WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS A BLACKLIGHT FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG “AMERICA’S HEART & SOUL”MUSIC SUPERVISOR RANDY GERSTON ORIGINAL SONG BY JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSIC BY JOEL McNEELYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EBERTS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Four Extended Musical Performances• “In Search Of America’s Heart & Soul”

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette• Feature Audio Commentary With

Director/Producer Louis Schwartzberg

SPECIFICATIONS:• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound• Two Versions Of The Film

— Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio (1.85:1)Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

— Fullscreen (1.33:1)

SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROMr

DVD Wrap

85366_03: AmericasH&S_dvd5 175-Line Date: 08-21-04 Vol: #3D Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Die Operator: EO/SB/EO/EO

Celia Givens

AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL

Feature: Approx. 88 Minutes/Color/Digitally MasteredDual-Layer Format: Layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Some players may not be able to access all features.

This product (including its soundtrack) is authorized for sale in U.S.A. only. This product is authorized for private use only. All other rightsreserved. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, exhibition, export, distribution or other use of this productor any part of it is strictly prohibited. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521. Printed in U.S.A.(36624-1) © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Blacklight Films, LLC J5544

NTSCc

36624

Visit disneydvd.com

F rom sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to

purple mountain majesties, it’s not merely the land that makesAmerica beautiful—it’s her people. Captured with stunningcinematography, America’s

Heart & Soul takes you on a journey that weaves across this great

nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinarypeople living extraordinary lives as they follow

their dreams with the freedom of spirit that’suniquely American. From the Vermont dairy

farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to thefather and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be —passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching. Featuring an exclusive new songby John Mellencamp, “The World Don’t Bother Me None,” America’s Heart &Soul is a gloriously joyous celebration of being an American.

Bonus Material Not Rated or Closed Captioned2004 Release

“One Of The Most InspiredMovies Ever Made!”

— Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio

“����A Heartfelt And Soulful Triumph!”

– Michael Medved, KRLA/ Los Angeles, CA

“It Makes You Want To Cheer Out Loud.”

– Greg Russell, WDWB-TV/Detroit, MI

WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS A BLACKLIGHT FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG “AMERICA’S HEART & SOUL”MUSIC SUPERVISOR RANDY GERSTON ORIGINAL SONG BY JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSIC BY JOEL McNEELYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EBERTS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Four Extended Musical Performances• “In Search Of America’s Heart & Soul”

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette• Feature Audio Commentary With

Director/Producer Louis Schwartzberg

SPECIFICATIONS:• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound• Two Versions Of The Film

— Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio (1.85:1)Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

— Fullscreen (1.33:1)

SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROMr

DVD Wrap

85366_03: AmericasH&S_dvd5 175-Line Date: 08-21-04 Vol: #3D Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Die Operator: EO/SB/EO/EO

Celia Givens

Find out what other people are saying about this film and discover how they are using the guide! Join the conversation at TrulyMovingPictures.org.

Movie images © 2004 Buena Vista

Activities

• Pick the one story that you were most interested in the film and learn more about that occupation or hobby.

• Create your own American flag to display in your room or somewhere else in your house. Try using unique materials beyond construction paper.

• In this film you were able to see some of the many different cultures that exist within our one country. What is your own unique culture? Make a collage of pictures and words that help express and define your culture.

Get Involved

Be an American hero by taking a cue from some of the shining examples of American heroes in the film. We saw a man who rescued an eagle and nursed it back to health. We saw a father who helped his son with Cerebral Palsy run marathons. We saw churchgoers join together to help feed the homeless. What can you do to be a hero?

• Volunteer at a homeless shelter or at a soup kitchen to help feed those who can’t feed themselves.

• Volunteer in an animal rehabilitation center. • Raise money for the Special Olympics.

Feature: Approx. 88 Minutes/Color/Digitally MasteredDual-Layer Format: Layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Some players may not be able to access all features.

This product (including its soundtrack) is authorized for sale in U.S.A. only. This product is authorized for private use only. All other rightsreserved. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, exhibition, export, distribution or other use of this productor any part of it is strictly prohibited. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521. Printed in U.S.A.(36624-1) © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Blacklight Films, LLC J5544

NTSCc

36624

Visit disneydvd.com

F rom sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to

purple mountain majesties, it’s not merely the land that makesAmerica beautiful—it’s her people. Captured with stunningcinematography, America’s

Heart & Soul takes you on a journey that weaves across this great

nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinarypeople living extraordinary lives as they follow

their dreams with the freedom of spirit that’suniquely American. From the Vermont dairy

farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to thefather and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be —passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching. Featuring an exclusive new songby John Mellencamp, “The World Don’t Bother Me None,” America’s Heart &Soul is a gloriously joyous celebration of being an American.

Bonus Material Not Rated or Closed Captioned2004 Release

“One Of The Most InspiredMovies Ever Made!”

— Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio

“����A Heartfelt And Soulful Triumph!”

– Michael Medved, KRLA/ Los Angeles, CA

“It Makes You Want To Cheer Out Loud.”

– Greg Russell, WDWB-TV/Detroit, MI

WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS A BLACKLIGHT FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG “AMERICA’S HEART & SOUL”MUSIC SUPERVISOR RANDY GERSTON ORIGINAL SONG BY JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSIC BY JOEL McNEELYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EBERTS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Four Extended Musical Performances• “In Search Of America’s Heart & Soul”

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette• Feature Audio Commentary With

Director/Producer Louis Schwartzberg

SPECIFICATIONS:• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound• Two Versions Of The Film

— Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio (1.85:1)Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

— Fullscreen (1.33:1)

SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROMr

DVD Wrap

85366_03: AmericasH&S_dvd5 175-Line Date: 08-21-04 Vol: #3D Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Die Operator: EO/SB/EO/EO

Celia Givens

AMERICA’S HEART AND SOUL

Feature: Approx. 88 Minutes/Color/Digitally MasteredDual-Layer Format: Layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Some players may not be able to access all features.

This product (including its soundtrack) is authorized for sale in U.S.A. only. This product is authorized for private use only. All other rightsreserved. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, exhibition, export, distribution or other use of this productor any part of it is strictly prohibited. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521. Printed in U.S.A.(36624-1) © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Blacklight Films, LLC J5544

NTSCc

36624

Visit disneydvd.com

F rom sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to

purple mountain majesties, it’s not merely the land that makesAmerica beautiful—it’s her people. Captured with stunningcinematography, America’s

Heart & Soul takes you on a journey that weaves across this great

nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinarypeople living extraordinary lives as they follow

their dreams with the freedom of spirit that’suniquely American. From the Vermont dairy

farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to thefather and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be —passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching. Featuring an exclusive new songby John Mellencamp, “The World Don’t Bother Me None,” America’s Heart &Soul is a gloriously joyous celebration of being an American.

Bonus Material Not Rated or Closed Captioned2004 Release

“One Of The Most InspiredMovies Ever Made!”

— Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio

“����A Heartfelt And Soulful Triumph!”

– Michael Medved, KRLA/ Los Angeles, CA

“It Makes You Want To Cheer Out Loud.”

– Greg Russell, WDWB-TV/Detroit, MI

WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS A BLACKLIGHT FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG “AMERICA’S HEART & SOUL”MUSIC SUPERVISOR RANDY GERSTON ORIGINAL SONG BY JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSIC BY JOEL McNEELYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JAKE EBERTS PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY LOUIS SCHWARTZBERG

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Four Extended Musical Performances• “In Search Of America’s Heart & Soul”

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette• Feature Audio Commentary With

Director/Producer Louis Schwartzberg

SPECIFICATIONS:• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound• Two Versions Of The Film

— Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio (1.85:1)Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

— Fullscreen (1.33:1)

SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROMr

DVD Wrap

85366_03: AmericasH&S_dvd5 175-Line Date: 08-21-04 Vol: #3D Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Die Operator: EO/SB/EO/EO

Celia Givens

Find out what other people are saying about this film and discover how they are using the guide! Join the conversation at TrulyMovingPictures.org.

Movie images © 2004 Buena Vista