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The Unfinished Journey

Film · 1999

A multimedia short created for the U.S. millennium celebrations, The Unfinished Journey reflects on America’s history and spirit through six chapters—immigration, war, culture, civil rights, and innovation. Commissioned by President Bill Clinton and premiered at the Lincoln Memorial on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film features an original orchestral score by John Williams titled American Journey.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Tim Willockswriter
  2. Steven Spielbergdirector
  3. Yaffa Lereaeditor
  4. James Molleditor
  5. John Williamscomposer
  6. Michael Stevensproducer

On screen

  1. Ruby Deelead actor
  2. Ossie Davislead actor
  3. Edward James Olmoslead actor
  4. Bill Clintonlead actor
  5. Maya Angelousupporting actor
  6. Paul Winfieldsupporting actor
  7. Sam Waterstonsupporting actor
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From the people who made The Unfinished Journey

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Through the cast

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