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Studs Terkel: Listening to America
Documentary

STUDS TERKEL: LISTENING TO AMERICA

"Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel."

20090h 40m5.5 TMDb

Directed by Eric Simonson

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For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most influential authors and media personalities whose curiosity about people never dimmed over the course of a long and brilliant career.

Cast

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Self

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Beverly Younger

Beverly Younger

Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Self (archive footage)

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Self

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity5.8
Humor5.8
Realism8.2
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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