Becoming Helen Keller(2021)
Becoming Helen Keller Synopsis
The life and legacy of Helen Keller, including how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights and social justice for women, the poor and people with disabilities.
Becoming Helen Keller (2021) is a documentary film directed by Michael Pressman, released on October 19, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Helen Keller, Rebecca Alexander, Cherry Jones and Alexandria Wailes. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Pressman
- Writers:
- Mary McDonagh Murphy, John Crowley
- Producers:
- Julie Sacks, Mary McDonagh Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Boyd Estus
- Production:
- ITVS, American Masters Pictures, Straight Ahead Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Becoming Helen Keller (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Becoming Helen Keller before you stream it.
Becoming Helen Keller Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Keller
as herself (archival footage)
- Rebecca Alexander
Rebecca Alexander
as narrator
Cherry Jones
as Helen Keller (voice)
Alexandria Wailes
as ASL translator
Warren Snipe
as ASL translator
Key crew
Directed by Michael Pressman, written by Mary McDonagh Murphy and John Crowley, produced by Julie Sacks and Mary McDonagh Murphy.
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Becoming Helen Keller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Becoming Helen Keller – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Becoming Helen Keller online?
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Becoming Helen Keller (2021) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Becoming Helen Keller?
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The main cast of Becoming Helen Keller (2021) includes Helen Keller, Rebecca Alexander, Cherry Jones, Alexandria Wailes and Warren Snipe. The film was directed by Michael Pressman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Becoming Helen Keller released?
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Becoming Helen Keller was released on October 19, 2021 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Becoming Helen Keller worth watching?
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Becoming Helen Keller (2021) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 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 Becoming Helen Keller?
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Yes. The official Becoming Helen Keller trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.