Film·2006·1h 30m

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

Documentary

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.

Directed by Olivier Azam, Daniel Mermet

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John Sayles
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Wallace Shawn
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Paul Robeson
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Lili Taylor
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