Smile Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story (2009)

Overview : Archival footage, photos, news clips, and interviews combine to offer a comprehensive overview of the clean-cut, buttoned-down singing youth group that attempted to change the world in the riotous 1960s. A true cultural phenomenon, Up with People performed in 47 languages to a global audience that included popes and kings; they even performed at the Super Bowl half-time show. As former members offer heartfelt reflections on their time with Up with People and what the group really mean to them personally, the viewer is presented with a thought-provoking glimpse into the cultural underbelly of politics, cults, and money.

Release Date : January 17, 2009

Runtime : 82m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Storey Vision Productions

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : multiculturalism, song and dance, racial equality, up with people, american nonprofit organization