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The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America

The Words That Built America

July 4, 2017
49m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.

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Director
Alexandra Pelosi
Cast
David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black, Tucker Carlson, Common, Bryan Cranston, Anderson Cooper, Robert De Niro, Laura Dern, Robert Duvall
Release Date
July 4, 2017
Production
HBO Documentary Films

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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