Studs Terkel: Listening to America

2009 "Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel."

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Studs Terkel: Listening to America

6.9 | NR | en | Documentary

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.

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6.9 | NR | en | Documentary

Synopsis

Cast

Studs Terkel , Bill Clinton , Hillary Clinton

Director

Martin D. Toub

Producted By

HBO Documentary Films , Lucky Duck Productions

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Cast

Studs Terkel

as Self

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Bill Clinton

as Self (archive footage)

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Hillary Clinton

as Self (archive footage)

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