Synopsis
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
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Technical team
Dawn Porter Directing
Tamar-kali Music
Laura Michalchyshyn Producing
Dawn Porter Producing
Erika Alexander Producing
Ben Arnon Producing
Courtney Sexton Executive Producing
Rachel Traub Executive Producing
Diane Weyermann Executive Producing
Stuart Ford Executive Producing
Dori Begley Executive Producing
Jeff Skoll Executive Producing
Amy Entelis Executive Producing
Production
CNN Films
AGC Studios
JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Participant
Trilogy Films
Magnolia Pictures
TIME Studios