Sign up

Studs Terkel: Listening to America

2009Movie40 minNR

Documentary
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Studs Terkel Documentary
  • American Oral History
  • Influential Interviewer
  • Social Commentary
  • 20th Century America
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Exploration of American Voices

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Eric Simonson
Produced by
Lisa Heller, Linda Ellerbee, Adrian Marin
Music by
Darrell Leonard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 15, 2009 · 40 min · NR

Released
May 15, 2009
Runtime
40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Studs Terkel: Listening to America?"

Questions about Studs Terkel: Listening to America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Studs Terkel: Listening to America?

HBO Max

In the United States, Studs Terkel: Listening to America streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Studs Terkel: Listening to America worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Studs Terkel: Listening to America?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Studs Terkel: Listening to America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.