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The Words That Built America

2017 · 49 min

A solemn, straightforward recitation of founding texts by familiar voices, more civic ritual than cinema.

Directed by
Alexandra Pelosi
Genres
Documentary
Overview
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
How it feels
Earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Politics, freedom, justice, identity
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror0
Humour1
Realism10
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness1
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Alexandra Pelosi
Starring
David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Jack Black, Tucker Carlson, Common, Bryan Cranston, Anderson Cooper, Robert De Niro
Runtime
49 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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