The Unfinished Journey

A multimedia short created for the U.S. millennium celebrations, The Unfinished Journey reflects on America’s history and spirit through six chapters—immigration, war, culture, civil rights, and innovation. Commissioned by President Bill Clinton and premiered at the Lincoln Memorial on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film features an original orchestral score by John Williams titled American Journey.

Full Cast of The Unfinished Journey

Edward James Olmos as Narrator (voice)

Edward James Olmos

Narrator (voice)
 Sam Waterston as Narrator (voice)

Sam Waterston

Narrator (voice)
 Maya Angelou as Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou
 Paul Winfield as Narrator (voice)

Paul Winfield

Narrator (voice)

Crew of The Unfinished Journey

Full backstage crew list →