The Words That Built America(2017)
The Words That Built America Synopsis
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
The Words That Built America (2017) is a documentary film directed by Alexandra Pelosi, released on July 4, 2017 with a runtime of 49m. It stars David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black and Tucker Carlson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexandra Pelosi
- Producers:
- Lisa Heller, Alexandra Pelosi, Larissa Bills
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
The Words That Built America (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Words That Built America before you stream it.
The Words That Built America Cast & Crew
Main cast
David McCullough
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Kevin Bacon
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Jack Black
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Tucker Carlson
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Common
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Bryan Cranston
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Anderson Cooper
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert De Niro
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Laura Dern
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert Duvall
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
America Ferrera
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Morgan Freeman
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Key crew
Directed by Alexandra Pelosi, produced by Lisa Heller, Alexandra Pelosi and Larissa Bills.
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The Words That Built America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Words That Built America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Words That Built America online?
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The Words That Built America (2017) 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, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Words That Built America?
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The main cast of The Words That Built America (2017) includes David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black, Tucker Carlson and Common. The film was directed by Alexandra Pelosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Words That Built America released?
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The Words That Built America was released on July 4, 2017 and runs for 49m.
Is The Words That Built America worth watching?
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The Words That Built America (2017) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Words That Built America?
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