Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009)
Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel.
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.
Director: Eric Simonson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: May 15, 2009
Cast
- Studs Terkel - Self
- Bill Clinton - Self (archive footage)
- Beverly Younger - Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)
- Hillary Clinton - Self (archive footage)
- David Schwimmer - Self
Music: Darrell Leonard
Cinematography: Wolfgang Held, Max J. Miller
Editing: Eric Simonson
Production: Lucky Duck Productions, Educational Film Center, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
interview, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Studs Terkel: Listening to America about?
- 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.
- Who directed Studs Terkel: Listening to America?
- Studs Terkel: Listening to America was directed by Eric Simonson.
- Who stars in Studs Terkel: Listening to America?
- Studs Terkel: Listening to America stars Studs Terkel, Bill Clinton, Beverly Younger, Hillary Clinton, David Schwimmer.
- How long is Studs Terkel: Listening to America?
- Studs Terkel: Listening to America has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Studs Terkel: Listening to America?
- Studs Terkel: Listening to America is a Documentary film.
- Where was Studs Terkel: Listening to America produced?
- Studs Terkel: Listening to America was produced in United States of America.