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The Words That Built America
Directed byAlexandra Pelosi
Production
company
HBO Documentary Films
Running time
59 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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".
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