Lupe Fiasco arrives on the red carpet at the History Channel premiere of "The People Speak" held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 19, 2009 in New York City.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, "The People Speak" gives voice to those who spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history, forging a nation from the bottom up with their insistence on equality and justice. Narrated by Howard Zinn and based on his best-selling books, A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People's History, "The People Speak" illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to our society today and reminds us never to take liberty for granted.
"The People Speak," which is executive produced by Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Chris Moore, Anthony Arnove and Howard Zinn, is scheduled to air on the History Channel in December.
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