

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.
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Becoming Helen Keller | Official Trailer | American Masters | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-16
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Crowley, Mary McDonagh Murphy
- Original Score
- Christopher Rife
- Original Title
- Becoming Helen Keller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, American Masters Pictures, Straight Ahead Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
John Crowley, Mary McDonagh Murphy
Christopher Rife
Boyd Estus
Pascal Akesson
Sally Jo Fifer, Susan Lacy, Mary McDonagh Murphy, Julie Sacks, Michael Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Boyd Estus
Director of Photography
John Crowley
Writer
Mary McDonagh Murphy
Producer
Julie Sacks
Producer
Mary McDonagh Murphy
Writer
Michael Pressman
Director
Pascal Akesson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Helen Keller
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What is Becoming Helen Keller about?
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.
Who directed Becoming Helen Keller?
Becoming Helen Keller was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in Becoming Helen Keller?
The principal cast of Becoming Helen Keller includes Helen Keller, Rebecca Alexander, Cherry Jones, Alexandria Wailes, Warren Snipe.
When was Becoming Helen Keller released and how long is it?
Becoming Helen Keller was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming Helen Keller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming Helen Keller was composed by Christopher Rife.
