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Soul of a People: Writing America's Story

Soul of a People: Writing America's Story

In the grip of the Great Depression, unemployed men and women joined an unlikely WPA program to document America in guidebooks and interviews. With the Federal Writers' Project, the government pitted young, untested talents against the problems of everyday Americans. From that experience, some of America's great writers found their own voices, and discovered the Soul of a People. — Spark Media

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Soul of a People: Writing America's Story
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2009-09-06
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Spark Media
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7805
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

as Self

Stetson Kennedy

Stetson Kennedy

as Self

Douglas Brinkley

Douglas Brinkley

as Self

Jonathan Holloway

Jonathan Holloway

as

Richard Ford

Richard Ford

as

Amy Bloom

Amy Bloom

as

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Keywords

great depressionnew deal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

Soul of a People: Writing America's Story is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2009-09-06.

Who are the main actors in Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

The main cast includes Patricia Clarkson, Studs Terkel, Stetson Kennedy, Douglas Brinkley, Jonathan Holloway, .

Where can I watch Soul of a People: Writing America's Story online?

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Is Soul of a People: Writing America's Story based on a true story?

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What is the budget and revenue of Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

The soundtrack was composed by Spark Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Soul of a People: Writing America's Story filmed?

Soul of a People: Writing America's Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

The total runtime of Soul of a People: Writing America's Story is 92 minutes.

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Will there be a sequel to Soul of a People: Writing America's Story?

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