I was really glad to see this. I happened to be googling for an audio clip from Good Will Hunting of Will’s character (Matt Damon) telling the therapist Sean (Robin Williams) that Zinn’s book will “f*****g knock you on your ass” , and I saw that NPR had run this report just this past week:
‘People’s History’ Film Project Draws Stars, Drama
by Andrea Shea
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All Things Considered, January 22, 2008 · Howard Zinn’s book A People’s History of the United States presents another side of history — telling the stories of those whose voices weren’t heard in traditional history textbooks. Since it was first published in 1980, the book has grown in popularity.
Filming has begun for an adaptation called The People Speak, and Hollywood stars involved in the project include Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Marisa Tomei, David Straithairn and Danny Glover. Zinn himself will host the four-part miniseries. But the producers haven’t found a home for the film, and not everyone is happy with Zinn’s view of history.
Andrea Shea reports from WBUR in Boston.
