John Lewis: Good Trouble - Virtual Cinema

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Given recent events, it’s more important now than ever to ensure people are equipped with tools and information to make their voices heard through protest, activism, and continued engagement like registering and turning out to vote. Democracy Summer 2020 is a summer-long event and will be holding several other activations. For more information on this effort, text ‘SUMMER’ to 788-683 or visit www.democracysummer.org.


The Good Trouble Campaign will educate audiences about voter suppression around the country and encourage them to participate in civic engagement efforts that address specific challenges many voters face and empower disenfranchised communities to fully participate in our democracy.

JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dawn Porter (TRAPPED, GIDEON’S ARMY), chronicles the life and career of the legendary civil rights activist and Democratic Representative from Georgia, and celebrates his 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform, and immigration. Featuring both rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with the late Congressman, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family, Porter’s primarily cinéma verité film also includes interviews with political leaders, Congressional colleagues, and other people who figured prominently in his life.


Immediately following the feature, there will be a pre-recorded discussion between Representative Lewis and Oprah Winfrey, filmed last month and being made available exclusively for virtual cinema and in-theater engagements of the film. This is a wide-ranging, informal, 16-minute conversation that’s a perfect follow-up to the documentary.


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  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    96 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Dawn Porter
  • Producer
    Laura Michalchyshyn, Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon