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The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution (2018): Cast

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The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution is a 2018 documentary directed by Charles Burnett and Daniel Loewenthal, starring Danny Glover as Narrator (voice). It runs 56 minutes.

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56 min
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Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution About?

The premise of The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution without spoilers.

This documentary explores a significant moment in the fight for civil rights and healthcare equality in America. It recounts how the introduction of Medicare became unexpectedly intertwined with the desegregation of hospitals nationwide. Through a strategic and coordinated effort, thousands of hospitals were desegregated within a short period, marking a crucial victory in securing equal access to healthcare for all Americans.

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Cast & crew

The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution Cast & Characters

Danny Glover plays Narrator (voice) in The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution. Directed by Charles Burnett and Daniel Loewenthal.

From the directors

More from Charles Burnett and Daniel Loewenthal

More films directed by Charles Burnett and Daniel Loewenthal, best-rated first: Killer of Sheep, The Annihilation of Fish, Quiet as Kept and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation.

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The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution?

The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution runs 56 minutes.

When was The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution released?

The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution was released on April 26, 2018.

Who directed The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution?

The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution was directed by Charles Burnett and Daniel Loewenthal.

More films by Charles Burnett

Who is in the cast of The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution?

The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution stars Danny Glover as Narrator (voice).

Does The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution have a post-credit scene?

No. The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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