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200310 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Declaration of Independence

200310 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States in this 2003 documentary.

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Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States in this 2003 documentary.

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Arvin Browndirector

Kathy Bates

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Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Torocast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglascast

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freemancast

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Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States.

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