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Studs Terkel: Listening to America

Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel.
May 15, 2009 · 40m
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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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CAST

Studs Terkel
Self
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Beverly Younger
Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton
Self (archive footage)
David Schwimmer
Self
Directed by Eric Simonson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Lucky Duck Productions, Educational Film Center, HBO Documentary Films
Country
US

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