An impressive roster of celebrities -- including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn -- lend their voices to this performance of readings inspired by Howard Zinn's best-selling book. Segments bring to life Tecumseh's speech to the Osages, Frederick Douglass' thoughts about July 4 and Paul Robeson's Unread Statement before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Full Cast of Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States
Wallace Shawn
as Self
Wallace Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, voice actor, playwright, essayist and comedian. His fil...
- Released on March 14, 2006