Video Playlist
The People Speak
About this Series
Video from our 2017 presentation of The People Speak, featuring some of today’s leading performers and artists giving voice to figures neglected by history.
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Frederick Douglass’ “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro” performed by Brian Jones28 Aug, 2017 (4:29)
“The United States of America vs. Susan B. Anthony” performed by Maggie Gyllenhaal28 Aug, 2017 (4:24)
Mary Elizabeth Lease’s “Wall Street Owns the Country” performed by Frances McDormand28 Aug, 2017 (2:57)
Allen Ginsburg’s “America” performed by Stew and Heidi with the Von Trapped28 Aug, 2017 (2:27)
Howard Zinn’s “The Problem Is Civil Obedience” performed by David Strathairn28 Aug, 2017 (4:36)
“Muhammad Ali speaks out against the war in Vietnam” performed by Talib Kweli28 Aug, 2017 (1:36)
Vito Russo’s “Why We Fight” performed by Peter Sarsgaard28 Aug, 2017 (3:40)
Chelsea Manning’s “Sometimes You Have to Pay a Heavy Price...” performed by Marisa Tomei28 Aug, 2017 (4:00)
Moustafa Bayoumi’s “This Muslim American Life” performed by Aasif Mandvi28 Aug, 2017 (7:01)
Angela Davis’ Speech to the Women’s March on Washington performed by Staceyann Chin28 Aug, 2017 (5:22)
No More Auction Block performed by Martha Redbone18 Aug, 2017 (2:51)