The people speak [videorecording] / History ; First Tuesday Media ; in association with Artfire Films ; Brolin Productions ; Cross River Pictures ; Gravestar Investments ; Membrain ; Johnson-Roessler Company ; Tunnel Inc. ; directed by Chris Moore, Anthony Arnove, Howard Zinn ; adapted and written by Anthony Arnove, Howard Zinn ; produced by Dan Abrams ... [et al.] ; co-producers, Kathleen McGrath ... [et al.].
Benjamin Bratt, Josh Brolin, Reg E. Cathey, Kathleen Chalfant, Don Cheadle, Staceyann Chin, Ry Cooder, Matt Damon, Rosario Dawson, Bob Dylan, Michael Ealy, Martin Espada, Lupe Fiasco, Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christina Kirk, John Legend, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Allison Moorer, Viggo Mortensen, Sandra Oh, Mike O'Malley, Van Dyke Parks, Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Bruce Springsteen, David Strathairn, Marisa Tomei, Eddie Vedder, Kerry Washington, Harris Yulin, Howard Zinn. Originally broadcast December 13, 2009 on the History Channel.
Summary:
"Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, the documentary feature film The People Speak gives voice to those who spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history, forging a nation from the bottom up with their insistence on equality and justice. Narrated by acclaimed historian Howard Zinn and based on his best-selling books, A People's History of the United States and, with Anthony Arnove, Voices of a People's History, The People Speak illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to our society today and reminds us never to take liberty for granted."--From Howard Zinn's website.
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