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Howard Zinn's Emma (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film

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Released in 2022, Howard Zinn's Emma is a history film directed by Bruce Grund, running about 116 minutes. “"Liberty will not descend to a People... A People must raise themselves to Liberty"” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Emma dramatizes the life of Emma Goldman, the famed anarchist, feminist, and free-spirited thinker who was exiled from the United States because of her outspoken views, including her opposition to World War I. Filmed live in 2005 at the Byrdcliffe Theatre in Woodstock, New York, with Zinn in attendance, the play draws on Goldman’s influential autobiography, speeches, and political writings to trace her emergence as one of the foremost radical intellectuals and dissident activists in America in the early part of the 20th century. Emma shows us why Emma Goldman was not only a remarkable historical figure but a woman whose fierce wit and political courage continue to resonate today.

Who’s in it. Howard Zinn's Emma stars Naomi Hard as Emma, Paco Francesco Serpico as Johann Most / Mr. Levine, Pablo Vazquez as Sasha (Alexander Berkman) and Patricia Martin as Factory Worker / Anna Minkin / Alemda Sperry, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howard Zinn's Emma page.

If you liked it. Fans of Howard Zinn's Emma tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Howard Zinn's Emma (2022)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Howard Zinn's Emma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Howard Zinn's Emma?
Howard Zinn's Emma stars Naomi Hard, Paco Francesco Serpico, Pablo Vazquez, Patricia Martin and Alexandra Angeloch.
When was Howard Zinn's Emma released?
Howard Zinn's Emma was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.