The Real Americans

Directed by Charlie Varon

A roadtrip to find American identity

Armed with only a van and a tape recorder, Dan Hoyle traveled across our country in search of what’s at the heart of the heartland. In addition to downhome hospitality, he witnessed angry populism among the citizens who have been called “the real Americans.” With brilliant documentary storytelling that’s been compared to the work of Studs Terkel and Charles Kuralt, Dan helps us better understand the divide between big city and small town America.

Age Recommendation

Some language and themes may not be appropriate for all audiences. We recommend this production for patrons ages 14 and older.

“Nothing short of brilliant: unsettling, poignant and hilarious”

The Huffington Post

“Impressive, hilarious, moving and provocative … should be seen in and outside every liberal bubble in this country”

San Francisco Chronicle

Reviews

“The Real Americans” is as Real and Gritty as the Title Suggests
By Susie Potter
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
May 2, 2016

The Real Americans at PlayMakers Is Even More Relevant in This Time of Political Derision and Strife
By Dawn Reno Langley
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
April 29, 2016

PlayMakers Wraps Up Season with “Real Americans”
By Aaron Keck
WCHL/chapelboro.com
April 29, 2016

Dan Hoyle Encounters the Angry Populism of Folks Whom Sarah Palin Dubbed The Real Americans
By Robert W. McDowell
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
April 27, 2016

Our Pick: The Real Americans
By Byron Woods
INDY Week
April 27, 2016

Dan Hoyle’s The Real Americans
By Michael Krasny
KQED Radio/NPR Interview with Dan Hoyle and Charlie Varon

In Search of The Real Americans: An Interview with Dan Hoyle
By Jeremy Helton
The Huffington Post