Storyline
Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individuals and societies across time and place. The film features poets from around the world – from Homer and Wilfred Owen to Shoda Shinoe and modern writers in Iraq and Nigeria – showing how poetry expresses the pain, trauma, and truth of conflict. By linking verse with real-life accounts, Voices in Wartime highlights how poetry helps us understand the emotional and moral impact of war.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Chris Sarandon
Homer (voice)
Lisbeth Scott
Emily Dickinson (voice)
Garrison Keillor
Walt Whitman (voice)
Gilbert Hines
Langston Hughes (voice)
Dorothy King
Enheduanna (voice)
John Francis
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (voice)
Jason Williams
Seigfried Sassoon (voice)
Graham Townsley
Wilfred Owen (voice)
Kazuko Robertshaw
Shōda Shinoe (voice)
Hubert Hodgin
Hashim Shafiq (voice)
Jon Christensen
Ali Habash (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
Voices in Wartime was released on March 4, 2004.
The runtime of Voices in Wartime is 1h 15m.
Voices in Wartime is a Documentary movie.
Voices in Wartime has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Voices in Wartime is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Voices in Wartime was directed by Rick King.
The main cast of Voices in Wartime includes Chris Sarandon, Lisbeth Scott, Garrison Keillor.
Voices in Wartime is originally in English.