Name: The People Speak
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 2009-12-13
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cast: Rosario Dawson, Morgan Freeman, Marisa Tomei, Sean Penn, Viggo Mortensen

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A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States."

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Directed by: Chris Moore, Howard Zinn
Written by: Howard Zinn
Produced by: J.J. Abrams, Dan Abrams

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December 13, 2009 · 1 h 53 min · History, Documentary

Released: December 13, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
Genres: History, Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Available in: 29 countries

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Where can I stream The People Speak?

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In the United States, The People Speak is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is The People Speak worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The People Speak okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The People Speak plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.