With a bent toward inspiring even the direst cynic, COURAGE: Profiles in Creativity takes a close-up look at the courage needed to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Through the work of 20 unique individuals including corporate presidents, painters, rap musicians, and scientists, the film takes us on a powerful journey into the very essence of creativity. It examines what creativity is, how people get started, its' role in our society, the link between creativity and spirituality, and personality traits of the highly creative. With the candor of actor John Lithgow, the wisdom of author John Gardner, and the academic expertise of Harvard Professor Teresa Amabile, we discover what makes for an optimum creative environment and how to get back to our instinctual roots. Conversely, COURAGE explores the effects of creativity gone awry.