The Words That Built America
Synopsis
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
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The Words That Built America - Trailer (HBO Documentary Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-30
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David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Kevin Bacon
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Jack Black
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Tucker Carlson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Common
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Bryan Cranston
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Anderson Cooper
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert De Niro
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Laura Dern
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert Duvall
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
America Ferrera
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Morgan Freeman
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Sean Hannity
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Samuel L. Jackson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Dwayne Johnson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Caitlyn Jenner
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Toby Keith
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra Pelosi
- Original Title
- The Words That Built America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra Pelosi
Jennifer McGarrity
Lisa Heller, Alexandra Pelosi, Sheila Nevins, Larissa Bills
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Alexandra Pelosi
Director
Jennifer McGarrity
Editor
Lisa Heller
Producer
Alexandra Pelosi
Producer
Larissa Bills
Producer
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Words That Built America about?
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
Who directed The Words That Built America?
The Words That Built America was directed by Alexandra Pelosi.
Who stars in The Words That Built America?
The principal cast of The Words That Built America includes David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black, Tucker Carlson, Common.
When was The Words That Built America released and how long is it?
The Words That Built America was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Words That Built America?
The Words That Built America holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).