The Words That Built America
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The Words That Built America

6.0 / 10 2017 49mG English
Documentary

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Lead
Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Jack Black

Jack Black

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Common

Common

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexandra Pelosi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Words That Built America is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker