The Words That Built America

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The Words That Built America
Directed byAlexandra Pelosi
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time59 minutes
Production companyHBO Documentary Films
Original release
Release2017 (2017)

The Words That Built America is a documentary made by Alexandra Pelosi, in celebration of the 230th anniversary of the United States Constitution. It is narrated by historian David McCullough. [1]

It features various legislators and judges reading the Constitution, as well as middle-school students reading the Bill of Rights and a summary of the other amendments. [2]

On Constitution Day 2017, the film premiered at the National Archives. [3]

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References

  1. "Donald Trump, Meryl Streep to Participate in HBO's Independence Day Special".
  2. "Celebrities and Politicians Unite for HBO's 4th of July Documentary 'The Words That Built America'".
  3. "The Words That Built America".