Desc: The American Way: Directed by Joshua Cook. With Adam Macy, Joshua Cook. The American Way began as a cross-country journey following a young school teacher in search of American voices he felt were missing in the 21st century. What he found is a country thriving against all odds, struggling to reinvent itself and resilient despite numerous challenges. The film traces the path through the 20th Century that brought the country to this particular cultural moment and through the voices of individuals, attempts to shine light on a path to a life of renewed civic engagement and prosperity built upon real community.