2020
PG-13
Netflix
1 h 27 m

2020
PG-13
Netflix
1 h 27 m

Summary A new generation of performers is discovered in Giving Voice, which follows the emotional journey of six students as they advance through the high-stakes August Wilson Monologue Competition, an event which celebrates one of America’s preeminent playwrights. Every year, thousands of students from twelve cities across the United States per...

Documentary

Directed By: Fernando Villena

2020
PG-13
Netflix
1 h 27 m

2020
PG-13
Netflix
1 h 27 m

Giving Voice

Name: Giving Voice
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-12-11
Duration: 1 min 27 s
Rating: 0
Cast: Mary Alice, Annette Bening, Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Laurence Fishburne

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dec 10, 2020

In today’s saturated media environment, it’s heartening to be reminded that exposure to theater can be a lifeline for the kids who need it most. Giving Voice is the best kind of "feel-good" doc: one that organically moves you in a way you didn’t see coming.

By Beandrea July FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Dec 16, 2020

The real stars of this picture are the kids, who in many ways represent the century following the Century Cycle.

By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

Variety

Dec 10, 2020

Filmmakers Stern and Villena use an intimate approach with the participants in the documentary.

By Valerie Complex FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Endeavor Content, Endgame Entertainment, Get Lifted Film Company, Impact Partners, JuVee Productions, Pilgrim Media Group

Release Date Dec 11, 2020

Duration 1 h 27 m

Rating PG-13

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Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81290388

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Sundance Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Mary Alice

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Annette Bening

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Glenn Close

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Viola Davis

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Laurence Fishburne

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Aaron Guy

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Stephen McKinley Henderson

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Callie Holley

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William Hurt

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James Earl Jones

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Kenny Leon

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John Lithgow

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Ethan Thomas Major

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Freedom Martin

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Cody Merridith

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Gerardo Navarro

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Nia Otchere-Sarfo

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Derrick L. Sanders

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Jack Viertel

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Denzel Washington

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