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Studs Terkel: Listening to America

"Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel."

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most influential authors and media personalities whose curiosity about people never dimmed over the course of a long and brilliant career.

Top Cast

  • Studs Terkel

    Studs Terkel

    Self

  • Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton

    Self (archive footage)

  • Beverly Younger

    Beverly Younger

    Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)

  • Hillary Clinton

    Hillary Clinton

    Self (archive footage)

  • David Schwimmer

    David Schwimmer

    Self

Overview

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most influential authors and media personalities whose curiosity about people never dimmed over the course of a long and brilliant career.

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