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Studs Terkel: Listening to America

Studs Terkel: Listening to America

200940m
Documentary

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2009

Runtime

40m

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Storyline

"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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
40m
May 15, 2009
Languages
English
Director
Eric Simonson
Production
Lucky Duck Productions
Lucky Duck Productions
Educational Film Center
Educational Film Center
HBO Documentary Films
HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America
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