Voices in Wartime
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Originally released in 2004. Voices in Wartime is a documentary film. directed by Rick King. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chris Sarandon, Lisbeth Scott, and Garrison Keillor
Synopsis
Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individuals and societies across time and place. The film features poets from around the world – from Homer and Wilfred Owen to Shoda Shinoe and modern writers in Iraq and Nigeria – showing how poetry expresses the pain, trauma, and truth of conflict. By linking verse with real-life accounts, Voices in Wartime highlights how poetry helps us understand the emotional and moral impact of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Chris Sarandon
as Homer (voice)
Lisbeth Scott
as Emily Dickinson (voice)
Garrison Keillor
as Walt Whitman (voice)
Gilbert Hines
as Langston Hughes (voice)
Dorothy King
as Enheduanna (voice)
John Francis
as Alfred, Lord Tennyson (voice)
Jason Williams
as Seigfried Sassoon (voice)
Graham Townsley
as Wilfred Owen (voice)
Kazuko Robertshaw
as Shōda Shinoe (voice)
Hubert Hodgin
as Hashim Shafiq (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Careys Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voices in Wartime about?
Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individ...
Who directed Voices in Wartime?
Voices in Wartime was directed by Rick King.
How long is Voices in Wartime?
Voices in Wartime has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Voices in Wartime released?
Voices in Wartime was released on March 4, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Voices in Wartime?
The main cast of Voices in Wartime includes Chris Sarandon, Lisbeth Scott, Garrison Keillor, Gilbert Hines, Dorothy King.