Studs Terkel: Listening to America

2009

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

Documentary

Eric Simonson
40m
May 15, 2009 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 15, 2009
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: HBO Documentary Films,Educational Film Center,Lucky Duck Productions
Cast: Studs Terkel,Bill Clinton,Beverly Younger,Hillary Clinton,David Schwimmer
Director: Eric Simonson
Producer: Wally Berger,Linda Ellerbee,Lisa Heller,Adrian Marin,Sheila Nevins,Rolfe Tessem,Josh Veselka
Cinematography: Tom Hurwitz,Wolfgang Held,Max J. Miller,Martin D. Toub
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: View on IMDb