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What the Constitution Means to Me

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Presenting multiple facets, historical perspectives and experiences with the U.S. Constitution.
What the Constitution Means to Me

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Critics Consensus

Mixing personal reflection and studious research to deliver an impassioned meditation on the U.S. Constitution, Heidi Schreck's play loses none of its verve on screen.

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Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune The art and thrill of political debate informs every part of Schreck's work, shrewdly captured for the camera. Oct 22, 2020 Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli New York Times This is a highly personal take, not a historical or legal lecture. Yet Schreck succeeds in widening her autobiographical play into a paean for basic fairness... Oct 22, 2020 Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com An audacious idea, one that starts slowly -- at least in this format -- before sinking in its hooks about halfway through. Oct 21, 2020 Full Review Robin Holabird KUNR (Reno, NV) [It] captures the range of Schreck's autobiographical recounting of her days as a speech debater. Sound dry? Not at all. Jul 16, 2021 Full Review Cate Young Thirty, Flirty + Film What the show does so movingly is to examine the moral leaps that this old, outdated set of rules requires us to make in the present moment. Mar 19, 2021 Full Review Dan Schindel Hyperallergic Though winningly performed by Schreck, the fact that the show is so forthright about the fundamental inequities of the US and yet still considers this structure up for debate speaks to a blinkered worldview, which is quite disappointing. Nov 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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john l Initially, I saw a live performance at the Armory Theater in Portland, Ore. I didn't particularly want to see it. I didn't want a lecture, I wanted entertainment. I went only because this play was part of a season package. Well, I'm glad I did. I was impressed with the regional live theater production. I was surprised to learn the New York production was filmed. So, of course, I wanted to compare. I was equally impressed. This is fun, emotional, informative, thought provoking and much needed at this time. Watch it. You're welcome!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Audience Member What a gripping, hilarious, painfully real show. A round of applause, please, for Heidi Schreck and her extraordinary analysis of her nation and the all-important document that governs it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Shreck is a force to be reckoned with and clearly did her research beforehand. I learned so much from her show and hope to continue learning about the atrocities that have been rationalized by the Constitution in hopes of one day making it truly better. A must-see for anyone who considers themselves to be a feminist. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful, interesting, moving and fun play by Heidi Schrek. I was completely engaged in every moment of this play that made me laugh, cry, and think. It was so fun. Must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review mark b Interesting, although hardly the most entertaining of films. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member My 15-year-old and I are fans of live theatre so when we saw this movie version of a live play listed on Amazon Prime, we were interested. Within 15 minutes, we were hooked! What an amazing evening of theatre. It runs the gamut - part one-woman show, part Constitutional history class, part actual debate - all absolutely well done, all riveting. Parents, if you have a teenager in the house and are looking for something to watch together, I 100% recommend this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marielle Heller

Director

Heidi Schreck

Actor

Mike Iveson

Actor

Rosdely Ciprian

Actor

Thursday Williams

Actor

Marielle Heller

Screenwriter

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Movie Info

Synopsis Presenting multiple facets, historical perspectives and experiences with the U.S. Constitution.
Director
Marielle Heller
Producer
Havilah Brewster, Matt Ross
Screenwriter
Marielle Heller, Heidi Schreck
Genre
Drama, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 16, 2020
Runtime
1h 40m