Giving Voice (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, Giving Voice is a documentary film directed by Fernando Villena, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.
Who’s in it. Giving Voice stars Denzel Washington as Self, Viola Davis as Self and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Giving Voice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giving Voice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giving Voice tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giving Voice (2020)?
- In US, Giving Voice is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Giving Voice worth watching?
- Giving Voice holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giving Voice?
- Giving Voice stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
- When was Giving Voice released?
- Giving Voice was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.