Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States (2006)

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.

Released

2006-03-14

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

90 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Olivier Azam, Daniel Mermet