Voices in Wartime
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Synopsis
Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individuals and societies across time and place. The film features poets from around the world – from Homer and Wilfred Owen to Shoda Shinoe and modern writers in Iraq and Nigeria – showing how poetry expresses the pain, trauma, and truth of conflict. By linking verse with real-life accounts, Voices in Wartime highlights how poetry helps us understand the emotional and moral impact of war.
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Chris Sarandon
Homer (voice)
Lisbeth Scott
Emily Dickinson (voice)
Garrison Keillor
Walt Whitman (voice)
Gilbert Hines
Langston Hughes (voice)
Dorothy King
Enheduanna (voice)
John Francis
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (voice)
Jason Williams
Seigfried Sassoon (voice)
Graham Townsley
Wilfred Owen (voice)
Kazuko Robertshaw
Shōda Shinoe (voice)
Hubert Hodgin
Hashim Shafiq (voice)
Jon Christensen
Ali Habash (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick King
- Original Score
- Anton Sanko
- Original Title
- Voices in Wartime
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Two Careys Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick King
Anton Sanko
Daniel Loewenthal
Rick King, Jonathan King, Andrew Himes
Department Leadership Roster
Rick King
Director
Rick King
Producer
Jonathan King
Producer
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
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What is Voices in Wartime about?
Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individuals and societies across time and place. The film features poets from around the world – from Homer and Wilfred Owen to Shoda Shinoe and modern writers in Iraq and Nigeria – showing how poetry expresses the pain, trauma, and truth of conflict. By linking verse with real-life accounts, Voices in Wartime highlights how poetry helps us understand the emotional and moral impact of war.
Who directed Voices in Wartime?
Voices in Wartime was directed by Rick King.
Who stars in Voices in Wartime?
The principal cast of Voices in Wartime includes Chris Sarandon, Lisbeth Scott, Garrison Keillor, Gilbert Hines, Dorothy King.
When was Voices in Wartime released and how long is it?
Voices in Wartime was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Voices in Wartime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Voices in Wartime was composed by Anton Sanko.