Original Title : Faire: An American Renaissance
Time : 94 Min
Genre : Documentary
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2010
Director : Doug Jacobson
Writer : No data available
Producer : Doug Jacobson, Jason Sarrow
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States
Original Language : English
About : In 1963, from a small field on Haskels Rascals Ranch in Los Angeles, an event known as the "Renaissance Pleasure Faire" was born as a class project by a history teacher. From a school yard fundraiser, Ron and Phylis Patterson took a ...See moreIn 1963, from a small field on Haskels Rascals Ranch in Los Angeles, an event known as the "Renaissance Pleasure Faire" was born as a class project by a history teacher. From a school yard fundraiser, Ron and Phylis Patterson took a weekend event and turned it into a worldwide phenomenon. In the years since, movements blossoming from the Faire include street performance, handmade arts and crafts, and living history scenarios which were all given new life Some 45 years later, Faire as it is affectionately known, touches the lives of millions of people a year. The documentary follows the incredible and insightful journey of a quirky group of people that defined a uniquely American movement. Join the original participants as they share their stories and struggle to find their place in a changing world. Written by j2f and others See less Read more: Plot summary