Studs Terkel: Listening to America 15 years old

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.

Credits

Studs Terkel: Listening to America Cast

Name Character
Hillary Clinton She was 61, now 77 years old as Herself (archive footage)
Bill Clinton He was 62, now 78 years old as Himself (archive footage)
Studs Terkel He was 96, 96 years old when he died as Himself

Studs Terkel: Listening to America Crew

Name Department
Tom Hurwitz as Director of Photography. He was 62 (now 77) years old Camera
Linda Ellerbee as Producer. She was 64 (now 80) years old Production
Eric Simonson as Director. He was 48 (now 64) years old Directing
Eric Simonson as Editor. He was 48 (now 64) years old Editing
Lisa Heller as Producer. She was 13 (now 28) years old Production
Wolfgang Held as Director of Photography. He was 46 (now 61) years old Camera
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Studs Terkel: Listening to America (15 years)

Documentary about the life and career of the author and pioneer of radio & television, Studs Terkel.

  • Release day: Friday, May 15, 2009
  • Runtime: 40 minutes