Studs Terkel: Listening to America
Studs Terkel: Listening to America

Studs Terkel: Listening to America

Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel.

5.5(3 votes)
2009
0h 40m
Documentary

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.

Production

Lucky Duck Productions, Educational Film Center, HBO Documentary Films

Cast

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Self

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Beverly Younger

Beverly Younger

Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Self (archive footage)

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Self

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