Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

An impressive roster of celebrities -- including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn -- lend their voices to this performance of readings inspired by Howard Zinn's best-selling book. Segments bring to life Tecumseh's speech to the Osages, Frederick Douglass' thoughts about July 4 and Paul Robeson's Unread Statement before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

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Key crew

• Olivier AzamDirector
• Daniel MermetDirector

Cast

• John SaylesSelf
• Wallace ShawnSelf
• Paul RobesonSelf
• Lili TaylorSelf

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