The Words That Built America
| The Words That Built America | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alexandra Pelosi |
Production company | HBO Documentary Films |
Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Words That Built America is a documentary made by Alexandra Pelosi, in celebration of the 230th anniversary of the United States Constitution. It is narrated by historian David McCullough.[1]
It features various legislators and judges reading the Constitution, as well as middle-school students reading the Bill of Rights and a summary of the other amendments.[2]
On Constitution Day 2017, the film premiered at the National Archives.[3]