Giving Voice(2020)
Giving Voice Synopsis
Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.
Giving Voice (2020) is a documentary film directed by James D. Stern, released on January 26, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Gerardo Navarro. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- James D. Stern
- Producers:
- James D. Stern, Karen Bove, Fernando Villena
- Production:
- Pilgrim Media Group, Impact Partners, JuVee Productions
- Status:
- Released
Giving Voice (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Giving Voice before you stream it.
Giving Voice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Washington
as Self
Viola Davis
as Self
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Self
- Gerardo Navarro
Gerardo Navarro
as Self
- Derrick Sanders
Derrick Sanders
as Self
Hailey Kilgore
as Self
Key crew
Directed by James D. Stern, produced by James D. Stern, Karen Bove and Fernando Villena.
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Giving Voice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 23 ratings.
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Giving Voice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Giving Voice online?
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Giving Voice (2020) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Giving Voice?
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The main cast of Giving Voice (2020) includes Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Gerardo Navarro and Derrick Sanders. The film was directed by James D. Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Giving Voice released?
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Giving Voice was released on January 26, 2020 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Giving Voice worth watching?
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Giving Voice (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 23 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 Giving Voice?
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Yes. The official Giving Voice trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.