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Cast
David McCullough
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Kevin Bacon
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Jack Black
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Tucker Carlson
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Common
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Bryan Cranston
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Anderson Cooper
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert De Niro
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Laura Dern
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Robert Duvall
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2017
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDocumentary
Votes15
DirectorAlexandra Pelosi
WritersAlexandra Pelosi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Words That Built America
About The Words That Built America
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.
Directed by Alexandra Pelosi, The Words That Built America leans on a strong ensemble — David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2017.
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