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

Name: Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States
Director: Olivier Azam
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 90 min
Cast: John Sayles, Wallace Shawn, Paul Robeson, Lili Taylor

20061h 30m

Documentary

Overview

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.