Great American Authors: Since 1650

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Director: Scott Gordon, Ron Meyer
Release date: 2007-01-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Great American Authors: Since 1650

Great American Authors: Since 1650 is a 2007 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Scott Gordon and Ron Meyer, starring Jane Kaczmarek, Libby Baker and Shauna Earp. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Great American Authors: Since 1650 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Actress Jane Kaczmarek hosts this comprehensive history of American fiction from 1650 to the present day, which includes profiles of some of the country's greatest authors. Illuminating the lives of writers such as Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Kurt Vonnegut, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Toni Morrison and others, the program examines the way each developed a unique voice that reflects the complex fabric of America.

Cast

Jane Kaczmarek

Self - Host

Libby Baker

Anne Bradstreet

Shauna Earp

Sylvia Plath

Alphonse Keasley

Narrator

Tom Kimball

Henry Melville / Dr. Seuss

Ambika Leigh

Louisa May Alcott

Samantha Lloyd

Harriet Beecher Stowe

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How long is Great American Authors: Since 1650?+

Great American Authors: Since 1650 has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Great American Authors: Since 1650?+

Great American Authors: Since 1650 stars Jane Kaczmarek, Libby Baker, Shauna Earp, Alphonse Keasley and Tom Kimball.

When did Great American Authors: Since 1650 come out?+

Great American Authors: Since 1650 is a 2007 movie directed by Scott Gordon and Ron Meyer.

What genre is Great American Authors: Since 1650?+

Great American Authors: Since 1650 is Documentary film.

Who directed Great American Authors: Since 1650?+

Great American Authors: Since 1650 was directed by Scott Gordon and Ron Meyer.