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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train

Documentary1h 18m

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84%

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6.5

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You Can't Be Neutral documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic "A People's History of the United States". Featuring rare archival materials, interviews with Howard Zinn as well as colleagues and friends including Noam Chomsky, Marian Wright Edelman, Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and Alice Walker.

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DirectorsDenis Mueller, Deb Ellis

ReleasedJun 18, 2004

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

Moving Train Productions

Cast

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Narrator (voice)

Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn

Self

Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Self

Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky

Self

Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg

Self

Marian Wright Edelman

Self

Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Philo

OVID

Fandor Amazon Channel

Cineverse Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

J

Jonathan Curiel

RTSan Francisco ChronicleOct 15, 2004

Finally, a documentary about one of America's most important academics.

K

Kevin Crust

RTLos Angeles TimesOct 15, 2004

Leads us on a journey through some of the major historical events of the 20th century, revealing Zinn to be far more than simply an activist version of Zelig.

S

Steven Rea

RTPhiladelphia InquirerAug 26, 2004

A thinker and an educator, Zinn has led a life of commitment and compassion, and the film offers a loving tribute.

R

Richard Propes

RTTheIndependentCritic.comSep 11, 2020

Actor Matt Damon provides narration for the film and does so maintaining consistency with Zinn's energy and enthusiasm.

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Information

Title

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train

Released

Jun 18, 2004

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 18m

Status

Released

Studio

Moving Train Productions

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