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Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States

Plot: An impressive roster of celebrities -- including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn -- lend their voices to this performance of readings inspired by Howard Zinn's best-selling book. Segments bring to life Tecumseh's speech to the Osages, Frederick Douglass' thoughts about July 4 and Paul Robeson's Unread Statement before the House Committee on Un-American Activities
Release Date: Tuesday, March 14 2006
18 years ago
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Portrait of John SaylesJohn SaylesJohn Sayles was 55 in Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 28 1950
Portrait of Wallace ShawnWallace ShawnWallace Shawn was 62 in Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 12 1943
Portrait of Paul RobesonPaul RobesonPaul Robeson would have been no older than 77 in Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 08 1898 –
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Portrait of Lili TaylorLili TaylorLili Taylor was 39 in Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 20 1967

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