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Studs Terkel: Listening to America

5.5200940mNRMovieDocumentary

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond and illuminating look back at one of America's most…

DirectorEric Simonson
ProducersLisa Heller·Wally Berger

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Cast · Directed by Eric Simonson

STStuds Terkel
Studs Terkel
Self
BCBill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
BY
Beverly Younger
Grace on 'Studs Place' (archive footage)
HCHillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Self (archive footage)
DS
David Schwimmer
Self

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Studs Terkel: Listening to America is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Studs Terkel: Listening to America is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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Studs Terkel: Listening to America is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Studs Terkel: Listening to America based on a true story?

Yes — Studs Terkel: Listening to America is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).