The People Speak

The People Speak is a beautiful and moving film inspired by Howard Zinn's books "A People's History of the United States"-first published in 1980 and one of the bestselling history books in the United States-and, with Anthony Arnove, "Voices of a People's History of the United States." 

Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, the documentary feature film The People Speak gives voice to those who spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history, forging a nation from the bottom up with their insistence on equality and justice.

Narrated by acclaimed historian Howard Zinn, The People Speak illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to out society today and reminds us never to take liberty for granted. 

The People Speak is produced by Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Chris Moore, Anthony Arnove, and Howard Zinn, co-directed by Moore, Arnove and Zinn, and features dramatic and musical performances by Allison Moorer, Benjamin Bratt, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Robinson, Christina Kirk, Danny Glover, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, David Strathairn, Don Cheadle, Eddie Vedder, Harris Yulin, Jasmine Guy, John Legend, Josh Brolin, Kathleen Chalfant, Kerry Washington, Lupe Fiasco, Marisa Tomei, Martín Espada, Matt Damon, Michael Ealy, Mike O'Malley, Morgan Freeman, P!nk, Q'orianka Kilcher, Reg E. Cathey, Rich Robinson, Rosario Dawson, Sandra Oh, Sean Penn, Staceyann Chin, and Viggo Mortensen. 

* 10 pack at $14.95 each for a total of $149.95 plus S&H, for larger bulk order deals please email info@thepeoplespeak.com

* The extended edition includes extras: Behind the Scenes at the Cutler Majestic Theatre & Celebrity interviews.

* Home viewing DVDs are for private individual and family use only. This DVD is not licensed for public, educational or community screenings of any kind.