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Movie poster: David McCullough: Painting with Words (2008)
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David McCullough: Painting with Words

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2008 · 37 min Documentary
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO miniseries--this documentary paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as he gives a speech and even visits his old Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Mark Herzog
Runtime 37 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs an intimate portrait by relying on McCullough's own words during public lectures and private moments, exploring the historian's deep connection to his subjects. It builds a bridge between his personal narrative and the grand stories he tells.

What lingers after viewing is a profound appreciation for the quiet craft of storytelling and the weight of carefully chosen words. A meditative tribute to a life devoted to history. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mark Herzog

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