Studs Terkel: Listening to America
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. The result is a portrait of a man whose curiosity about people—from movie stars to steel workers to homemakers—never dimmed over the course of a long and brilliant career.
Starring
Studs Terkel, John Sayles, David Schwimmer
Director
Eric Simonson, Eric Simonson