Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, The People Speak focuses on the concept of democracy based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions, changed the course of history. Narrated by Howard Zinn and based on his bestselling book, A People’s History of the United States, and Voices of a People’s History, this groundbreaking documentary film illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to our society today, reminding us that democracy is not a spectator sport and to never take liberty for granted. A journey from the founding of this country to the civil rights movement and beyond, The People Speak uses star power to celebrate democracy: executive producer Matt Damon reads from The Declaration of Independence; Bruce Springsteen performs Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land”; while other accomplished performers, including Morgan Freeman, Marisa Tomei, Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Kerry Washington, Bob Dylan and Eddie Vedder lend their voices to help re-create the emotional impact of these moments in history.
Track listing:
The CD can be downloaded from iTunes.
BOB DYLAN – Do Re Mi
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – The Ghost Of Tom Joad
EDDIE VEDDER – Masters Of War
PINK – Dear Mr. President
RANDY NEWMAN – Sail Away
LUPE FIASCO – American Terrorist
JACKSON BROWNE – The Drums Of War
JOHN LEGEND – What’s Going On
EXENE CERVENKA & JOHN DOE – See How We Are
TAJ MAHAL – Blues With A Feeling
ALLISON MOORER – Brother Can You Spare A Dime
RICH ROBINSON – Only A Pawn In Their Game
