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Walt Whitman

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2008-04-14
1h 49m
English
Released
PBS American Experience

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This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.

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About Walt Whitman

This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892. Running 109 minutes.

Walt Whitman Cast and Characters

The cast features J.K. Simmons (as Narrator (voice)), Chris Cooper (as Walt Whitman (voice)), and Walt Whitman (as Self (archive footage)). Their performances are a major reason Walt Whitman has built such a passionate audience.

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Walt Whitman runs for 109 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

Is Walt Whitman good? What's the rating?

Walt Whitman holds a 5.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Walt Whitman?

The main cast includes J.K. Simmons, Chris Cooper, and Walt Whitman.

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When was Walt Whitman released?

Walt Whitman was released in 2008.

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Where can I watch Walt Whitman for free?

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What is Walt Whitman about?

Walt Whitman is a Documentary/History English-language film. This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.

When was Walt Whitman released?

Walt Whitman was released on April 14, 2008. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. The film was produced by PBS American Experience.

Who stars in Walt Whitman?

Walt Whitman stars J.K. Simmons, Chris Cooper and Walt Whitman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Walt Whitman available in HD?

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