Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009)

05/15/2009 (US) • 40m

Documentary

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Beverly Younger

Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)

Hillary Clinton

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

interview

biography

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