The Words That Built America (2017)
The Words That Built America (2017), directed by Alexandra Pelosi, starring David McCullough and Kevin Bacon.
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Synopsis
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
- Alexandra PelosiDirector, Producer
- Jennifer McGarrityEditing
- Larissa BillsProducer
- Lisa HellerProducer
About the film
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.
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.
On Constitution Day 2017, the film premiered at the National Archives.
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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.
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.
On Constitution Day 2017, the film premiered at the National Archives.
References
Text from The Words That Built America on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Words_That_Built_America
Trivia
- It premiered on July 4, 2017, a Tuesday.
- It runs 0h49 — short for a feature film.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on HBO Max.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosHBO Documentary Films
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Where to watch
Cast
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David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice) -
Kevin Bacon
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Jack Black
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Tucker Carlson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Common
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Bryan Cranston
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Anderson Cooper
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Robert De Niro
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Laura Dern
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Robert Duvall
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
America Ferrera
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Morgan Freeman
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Sean Hannity
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Samuel L. Jackson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Dwayne Johnson
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Caitlyn Jenner
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Toby Keith
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Megyn Kelly
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence -
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
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Crew
- Alexandra Pelosi Director
- Jennifer McGarrity Editing
- Alexandra Pelosi Producer
- Larissa Bills Producer
- Lisa Heller Producer
Questions about this film
What is The Words That Built America about?
The Words That Built America: In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
Who directed The Words That Built America?
The Words That Built America was directed by Alexandra Pelosi in 2017.
Who stars in The Words That Built America?
The cast of The Words That Built America includes David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black, Tucker Carlson and Common.
How long is The Words That Built America?
The Words That Built America runs for 49 minutes, or 0h49.
Where can I watch The Words That Built America?
The Words That Built America is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
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