Giving Voice
Jan 26 2020
•2h 30m
•Documentary
Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.
Cast
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Denzel Washington
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Viola Davis
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Stephen McKinley Henderson
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Gerardo Navarro
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