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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004): Ratings & Box Office

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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train is a 2004 documentary directed by Deb Ellis and Denis Mueller. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $122,011 worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
worldwide gross
$122K
Metascore
65
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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Directors
Deb Ellis and Denis Mueller
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train About?

The premise of Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train without spoilers.

This documentary explores the life and career of Howard Zinn, a passionate historian and activist. The film recounts his evolution from a labor organizer and World War II bombardier to a respected professor and outspoken advocate for social justice. Through his own words, Zinn shares impactful experiences, including his time at Spelman College, where his progressive views and commitment to pacifism challenged conventional narratives and cemented his reputation as a fierce defender of marginalized voices.

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Themes & Keywords

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  • underdog
  • poverty
  • critical thinking
  • spelman college
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Crew

The Director of Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train

Directed by Deb Ellis and Denis Mueller.

From the directors

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Ratings

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Box Office

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train grossed $122,011 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$122K

US & Canada
$122K

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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train?

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train released?

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train was released on July 23, 2004.

Who directed Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train?

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train was directed by Deb Ellis and Denis Mueller.

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How much did Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train make at the box office?

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train grossed $122,011 worldwide.

How is Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train rated?

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train have a post-credit scene?

No. Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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