David McCullough: Painting with Words
Synopsis
Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO miniseries--this documentary paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as he gives a speech and even visits his old Brooklyn neighborhood.
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David McCollough: Painting With Words by Blake Neely (2008)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Herzog
- Original Title
- David McCullough: Painting with Words
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Herzog
Tom Hanks
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Mark Herzog
Director
Tom Hanks
Producer
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What is David McCullough: Painting with Words about?
Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO miniseries--this documentary paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as he gives a speech and even visits his old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Who directed David McCullough: Painting with Words?
David McCullough: Painting with Words was directed by Mark Herzog.
Who stars in David McCullough: Painting with Words?
The principal cast of David McCullough: Painting with Words includes David McCullough, Rosalee McCullough.
When was David McCullough: Painting with Words released and how long is it?
David McCullough: Painting with Words was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 37m.