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Deep Dive: Giving Voice (2020)

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Giving Voice
Giving Voice is a documentary that follows the 2018 August Wilson Monologue Competition, where thousands of high school students compete for a chance to perform on Broadway. The film features notable figures such as Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and John Legend, who serve as executive producers. It captures the passion and dedication of young performers as they prepare for this prestigious event. The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, winning the Festival Favorite award. It was later released on Netflix on December 11, 2020. The documentary not only presents the competition but also shows the importance of August Wilson's work in the context of African American theater.

Why Watch

  • •Meet young performers aiming for Broadway.
  • •See Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in action.
  • •Follow the August Wilson Monologue Competition.

Did You Know

•The film won the Festival Favorite Award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
•Giving Voice has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 16 critic reviews.
•It features appearances from 10 notable figures including Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
•The film was released on Netflix on December 11, 2020.

Perfect For

Theater enthusiastsHigh school studentsFans of Viola Davis