"The Family of Man" is a celebration through visual art and story of the commonality and diversity of people. The characters portrayed are fictional yet entirely recognizable: the next door neighbor, the elderly relative, the activist, the soap opera actor and the used book store owner. Their relationships, like our relationships, are sometimes fraught. The challenges they face -- racism, gun violence, poor health, economic insecurity, Covid --resonate with viewers. "The Family of Man" is inspiring as it also portrays the courage and resilience of ordinary people.