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The People Speak
The People Speak
Directed by	Tony Sacco
Written by	Anthony Arnove; Howard Zinn
Produced by	Howard Zinn; Chris Moore
Starring	Viggo Mortensen; Matt Damon
Cinematography	Alexandre Lehmann
Edited by	Jon Berry; Yesenia Higuera
Music by	Michael Friedman
Country	United States
Language	English

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The People Speak is a 2009 American Documentary film directed by Tony Sacco. The documentary is inspired by Howard Zinn's book ^[1] and from the book he co-authored with Anthony Arnove, ^[2]

Plot

The film brings together accomplished performers like Marisa Tomei, Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Sandra Oh and Eddie Vedder, to re-create the emotional impact of moments in American history. These readings are woven together with historical footage, music and narrations from Ben Affleck and Howard Zinn.

Production

The film was shot on location in Boston and Malibu.

Scenes of the film were screened at the Democratic National Convention in August 2008 and at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008.^[3]

Cast

References

^ A People’s History of the United States
^ Voices of a People’s History
^ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/movies/06fest.html?ref=movies

External links

[1] A People’s History of the United States

[2] Voices of a People’s History

[3] ttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/movies/06fest.html?ref=movies

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