The Words That Built America (2017)

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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.

Film Overview
"The Words That Built America" is a fascinating 2017 documentary presented by HBO. Directed by recognized filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, the film supplies a distinct and insightful walk through the monumental historical files that laid the structure of the United States of America as we know it today. The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights form the backbone of the movie's story.

Story Structure and Theme
The film makes use of a distinct narrative design, reviewing the text of the three files line by line, with each line checked out by a familiar figure from American politics, media, or home entertainment. Popular political figures like all living United States presidents and vice presidents, as well as several politicians from both major parties, provide their voices to the documentary. Key figures in media, such as Rupert Murdoch and Oprah Winfrey, and a huge selection of Hollywood celebs, likewise contribute.

Pelosi describes how the goal of the film is to give viewers a refresher course on these seminal texts, planned not as a political statement however as an event of the concepts and ideals that comprise America's historical and constitutional material. The movie, she asserts, is meant to motivate and encourage Americans to value the liberties and liberties laid out in these foundational files.

Documentary Highlights
At the heart of the documentary are the core historic texts that formed the nation. "The Words That Built America" supplies a fascinating mix of civics lesson and celebrity-style reading that draws attention to the significance of America's constitutional heritage.

The movie opens with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the expression of the rights of guy and the ideas of freedom from tyranny. Next, it transitions to the Constitution, highlighted by a line-by-line reading of the document by both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate and House of Representatives, showcasing the guiding principles and systems that dictate American law and federal government.

Lastly, the showcase of the Bill of Rights, lights up the very first 10 changes which ensure the basic civil liberties of the American people. This area reads by Supreme Court Justices to remind of the critical function the Supreme Court plays in analyzing and using these rights.

Conclusion
"The Words That Built America" offers audiences a chance to revisit the monumental files that marked the birth of the country. Its distinct format, involving a huge range of characters from across the political, media, and entertainment landscapes, offers included intrigue and availability.

The non-partisan nature of the movie functions as a tip that, regardless of distinctions in political standpoints, America's core values and concepts are widely acknowledged and appreciated. It is a motivating homage to the resilience of the words penned by America's starting dads-- words that continue to resonate and guide the nation more than two centuries later on.

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