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Giving Voice (2020)
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Giving Voice (2020)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
December 11, 2020
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
https://www.netflix.com/title/81290388
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
December 11, 2020
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
090 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
https://www.netflix.com/title/81290388
Director
James D. Stern, Fernando Villena
Producer
Karen Bove, Craig Piligian, Schoen Smith, James D. Stern, Fernando Villena
Starring
  • Viola Davis as Herself
  • August Wilson
  • Denzel Washington as Himself

In the powerful documentary "Giving Voice", the enduring legacy of the late, great playwright August Wilson takes center stage through the passion of a new generation. The film follows the emotional journey of high school students across America as they compete in the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, pouring their hearts into performing selections from his iconic Century Cycle. With insights from acclaimed artists like Viola Davis and Denzel Washington, who have championed Wilson's work, the film captures the raw vulnerability and transformative power of theater. As these young performers grapple with Wilson's profound words, they discover more about themselves, their communities, and the timeless resonance of stories that give voice to the Black experience in America. Directed by James D. Stern and Fernando Villena, this inspiring and moving documentary celebrates the connective power of art and the thrilling moment when potential meets purpose on the stage.