Howard Zinn: Voices of a People’s History of the United States (2006): Cast

A distinguished cast of voices—including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn—narrates selections drawn from Howard Zinn’s seminal work. The film brings to life historic moments such as Tecumseh’s address to the Osages, Frederick Douglass’s reflections on Independence Day, and Paul Robeson’s unrecorded statement before the House Un‑American Activities Committee.

• DM Co-director Daniel Mermet
• OA Co-director Olivier Azam

• Lili Taylor as themselves
• PR Paul Robeson as themselves
• John Sayles as themselves
• Wallace Shawn as themselves

• Howard Zinn: A People’s History of the United States 2015
• Chomsky & Cie 2008