Studs Terkel: Listening to America(2009)
Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel.
Studs Terkel: Listening to America Synopsis
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.
Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009) is a documentary film directed by Eric Simonson, released on May 15, 2009 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Studs Terkel, Bill Clinton, Beverly Younger and Hillary Clinton. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Simonson
- Producers:
- Lisa Heller, Wally Berger, Linda Ellerbee
- Cinematographer:
- Martin D. Toub
- Production:
- Lucky Duck Productions, Educational Film Center, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Studs Terkel: Listening to America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Studs Terkel
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
- Beverly Younger
Beverly Younger
as Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
- David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Eric Simonson, produced by Lisa Heller, Wally Berger and Linda Ellerbee.
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Studs Terkel: Listening to America online?
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Studs Terkel: Listening to America?
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The main cast of Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009) includes Studs Terkel, Bill Clinton, Beverly Younger, Hillary Clinton and David Schwimmer. The film was directed by Eric Simonson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Studs Terkel: Listening to America released?
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America was released on May 15, 2009 and runs for 40m.
Is Studs Terkel: Listening to America worth watching?
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.