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2009

Studs Terkel: Listening to America

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

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.

Duration

0h 40m

Released

May 15, 2009

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  • Studs Terkel
  • Bill Clinton
  • Beverly Younger
  • Hillary Clinton
  • David Schwimmer

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