John Lewis has become one of the most recognizable faces in the United States’ civil rights movement, and Dawn Porter’s latest documentary will examine the life and career of the longtime congressman.
Porter’s upcoming “John Lewis: Good Trouble” features a wide variety of interviews and archival footage that will outline the accomplishments of Lewis’ political career as well as his championing of social justice, and its new trailer promises plenty of uplifting and inspirational messages from the 80-year-old civil rights leader.
Here’s the film’s synopsis, per distributor Magnolia Pictures:
Using interviews and rare archival footage, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 80 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Porter’s upcoming “John Lewis: Good Trouble” features a wide variety of interviews and archival footage that will outline the accomplishments of Lewis’ political career as well as his championing of social justice, and its new trailer promises plenty of uplifting and inspirational messages from the 80-year-old civil rights leader.
Here’s the film’s synopsis, per distributor Magnolia Pictures:
Using interviews and rare archival footage, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 80 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- 5/11/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
PBS and Georgia Public Broadcasting announced today that “John Lewis – Get in the Way,” a new documentary produced and directed by Kathleen Dowdey, will premiere Friday, February 10, 2017, 10:30-11:30 p.m. Et (check local listings) on PBS. The first… Continue Reading →...
- 1/17/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
The 24th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (Sliff), held from Nov. 5-15, will host U.S. Rep. John Lewis on Sunday, Nov. 8, at a free screening of a documentary on his life and career. Get In The Way: The Story Of John Lewis directed by Kathleen Dowdey, is the first biographical film about the respected legislator and elder statesman.
In 1965, the historic Selma march known as Bloody Sunday was a turning point in the civil-rights movement. Lewis – now a revered U.S. congressman, then a young student – co-led peaceful protesters seeking voting rights for African Americans in the South. Coming face to face with a wall of club-wielding Alabama state troopers, Lewis maintained a steadfast, nonviolent stand. Hours later, televised images of the ensuing assault shocked Americans to the core as they witnessed appalling racial oppression. As a legislator, Lewis continues to practice nonviolence in his unwavering fight for justice.
In 1965, the historic Selma march known as Bloody Sunday was a turning point in the civil-rights movement. Lewis – now a revered U.S. congressman, then a young student – co-led peaceful protesters seeking voting rights for African Americans in the South. Coming face to face with a wall of club-wielding Alabama state troopers, Lewis maintained a steadfast, nonviolent stand. Hours later, televised images of the ensuing assault shocked Americans to the core as they witnessed appalling racial oppression. As a legislator, Lewis continues to practice nonviolence in his unwavering fight for justice.
- 10/23/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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