Howard Zinn's Emma
“"Liberty will not descend to a People... A People must raise themselves to Liberty"”
Synopsis
Emma dramatizes the life of Emma Goldman, the famed anarchist, feminist, and free-spirited thinker who was exiled from the United States because of her outspoken views, including her opposition to World War I. Filmed live in 2005 at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, New York, with Zinn in attendance, the play draws on Goldman’s influential autobiography, speeches, and political writings to trace her emergence as one of the foremost radical intellectuals and dissident activists in America in the early part of the 20th century. Emma shows us why Emma Goldman was not only a remarkable historical figure but a woman whose fierce wit and political courage continue to resonate today.
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Howard Zinn's Emma
Type: Clip • Published 2025-05-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Naomi Hard
Emma
Paco Francesco Serpico
Johann Most / Mr. Levine
Pablo Vazquez
Sasha (Alexander Berkman)
Patricia Martin
Factory Worker / Anna Minkin / Alemda Sperry
Alexandra Angeloch
Helena / Factory Worker
Robert Burke Warren
Ben Reitman
David Kraai
Fedya
Dean Schambach
Mr. Vogel / Emma's Father / Mr. Sachs / Frick / A.G. Gregory
Joseph Bongiorno
Vito / Frick's Assistant / Hoover / Reporter
Abigail Robin
Factory Worker / Emma's Mother / Prison Nurse
Ian Pallak Capone
Police Officer
Angel Maldonado
Police Officer
Tad Wise
Sentencing Judge
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Grund
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Zinn
- Original Title
- Howard Zinn's Emma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Media Education Foundation, Brook Trout Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Grund
Howard Zinn
Bruce Grund
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Grund
Director
Bruce Grund
Producer
Howard Zinn
Writer
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What is Howard Zinn's Emma about?
Emma dramatizes the life of Emma Goldman, the famed anarchist, feminist, and free-spirited thinker who was exiled from the United States because of her outspoken views, including her opposition to World War I. Filmed live in 2005 at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, New York, with Zinn in attendance, the play draws on Goldman’s influential autobiography, speeches, and political writings to trace her emergence as one of the foremost radical intellectuals and dissident activists in America in the early part of the 20th century. Emma shows us why Emma Goldman was not only a remarkable historical figure but a woman whose fierce wit and political courage continue to resonate today.
Who directed Howard Zinn's Emma?
Howard Zinn's Emma was directed by Bruce Grund.
Who stars in Howard Zinn's Emma?
The principal cast of Howard Zinn's Emma includes Naomi Hard, Paco Francesco Serpico, Pablo Vazquez, Patricia Martin, Alexandra Angeloch.
When was Howard Zinn's Emma released and how long is it?
Howard Zinn's Emma was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 56m.