Giving Voice

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Giving Voice

PG-13

2020

1h 27m

Documentary

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Six ambitious student actors audition for the prestigious August Wilson Monologue Competition, culminating in a riveting final round on Broadway.

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Fittingly, the highlight of the movie is Wilson himself, seen in archival footage, an interview, and a graduation speech.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 24, 2020

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Valerie Complex

Variety

This isn't a film about winners and losers. The coaches and judges instill in the contestants that trying your best is still a great achievement.

Dec 17, 2020

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Robert Daniels

New York Times

This is a film that worships the ways acting can instill determination in young people.

Dec 16, 2020

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

If there was ever a way of translating the passions, impact and importance that art can have on individuals and communities - and displaying it on screen for all to see - it's here in Netflix's Giving Voice.

Rated: 4/5

May 4, 2021

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Whether you're familiar with the late Wilson's work or not, by the end of the documentary, testimony from fans like Leon, Viola Davis and Denzel Washington will make you invest in the students' fates.

Feb 2, 2021

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

August Wilson's work takes centerstage was the audience gains a lesson in tenacity, hope and the first gaze at some brilliantly talented thespians on the cusp of brilliant theatrical careers.

Dec 23, 2020

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Audience Member

The greatest 01 hour: and 27 minutes of real footage!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

I had heard alot of great things about this but no, this didn't really capture me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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rosey r

Beautiful and inspiring. This documentary should be shown in all high schools across our country. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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greg r

No flaws. Inspirational. For us all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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James D. Stern

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Fernando Villena

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Viola Davis

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Gerardo Navarro

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Denzel Washington

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Karen Bove

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Synopsis

Six ambitious student actors audition for the prestigious August Wilson Monologue Competition, culminating in a riveting final round on Broadway.

Director: James D. Stern, Fernando Villena
Producer: Karen Bove, Schoen Smith, James D. Stern, Fernando Villena, Craig Piligian
Production Co: Get Lifted Film Co., JuVee Productions, Endgame Entertainment, Pilgrim Media Group, Impact Partners, Endeavor Content
Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive References|Strong Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2020
Runtime: 1h 27m

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