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2020 Sarasota Film Festival

Giving Voice

1 hr 27 minUnited StatesEnglish

About this film

A new generation of performers is discovered in “Giving Voice,” about the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition which highlights the work of the often under appreciated playwright. The national event brings Wilson’s work ("Fences," "The Piano Lesson" etc.) to students, encouraging them to explore themselves and the world around them. Through the film, we discover the influence words can have and the voices that can be ignited to inspire change.

Credits

Director
James D. Stern
Producer
Karen Bove, Craig Piligan, Schoen Smith, James D. Stern
Main SlateDocumentary (Feature)
Giving Voice
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