Walt Whitman(2008)
Walt Whitman Synopsis
This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.
Walt Whitman (2008) is a documentary and history film directed by Mark Zwonitzer, released on April 14, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars J.K. Simmons, Chris Cooper and Walt Whitman. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Writers:
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Producers:
- Jamila Wignot
- Production:
- PBS American Experience, PBS, GBH, Hidden Hill Productions
- Status:
- Released
Walt Whitman Cast & Crew
Main cast
J.K. Simmons
as Narrator (voice)
Chris Cooper
as Walt Whitman (voice)
Walt Whitman
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Zwonitzer, written by Mark Zwonitzer, produced by Jamila Wignot.
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Walt Whitman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of Walt Whitman (2008) includes J.K. Simmons, Chris Cooper and Walt Whitman. The film was directed by Mark Zwonitzer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Walt Whitman was released on April 14, 2008 and runs for 1h 49m.
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Walt Whitman (2008) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.