John Lewis: Good Trouble - Virtual Cinema

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Vote Save America is teaming up with PowerPac to raise $500,000 for their work to build long-term political infrastructure for underrepresented communities.


In honor of the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, we’re highlighting the Good Trouble campaign and hosting a virtual screening and panel discussion around the new film John Lewis: Good Trouble on Thursday, August 6th at 4PM PDT / 7PM EDT.


$5 from each ticket purchased for the virtual screening will go directly to PowerPac in support of their work. 


Here’s what you’ll receive by donating:


  • Access to a live panel with the film’s Director Dawn Porter in conversation with Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau, Crooked Media’s Political Director Shaniqua McClendon and more special guests! 
  • John Lewis: Good Trouble - a 90 min film about his life and legacy.
  • Bonus interview between Rep. Lewis and Oprah Winfrey in May of 2020


 

When you purchase your virtual ticket you’ll have access to the film immediately and will have 30 days to open the link to the film and 72 hours to watch it, after opening.. Join us for a live panel on Thursday. August 6th and watch along with the Vote Same America community here: https://youtu.be/L6KJ-zpaiYM


About the Good Trouble Campaign:

The Good Trouble Campaign — at makegoodtrouble.com — aims to support communities impacted by voter suppression so that everyone can have equal and safe access to the ballot box this year.


Bonus Material:

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.


Additionally, you are invited to stream a panel discussion hosted by the Freedom Rides Museum of Montgomery, AL and featuring Freedom Riders Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Dr. Rip Patton in conversation with director Dawn Porter. The discussion can be accessed right here.


 

FAQs:

Can I watch the film right now or do I have to wait until the virtual screening on Aug. 6th?

Once you purchase your ticket you’ll have instant access to the film. You’ll have 30 days to open it, and 72 hours to watch it (as many times as you’d like!) once you do. 

 

Do I need to sign-up for a streaming service or download anything to watch?

No, you can watch the film right here at this link.

 

 

How do I watch the film on my television?

Yes, check out the instructions here: https://watch.eventive.org/help


 

What is Vote Save America?

Vote Save America is the one-stop shop for everything you need to get informed, get involved, and get out the vote in the most important election of our lifetime.

 

 

 

Where does my $5 donation from my ticket purchase go? 

Your donation will go to Vote Save America’s Every Last Vote Fund in partnership with PowerPac.org to help mobilize marginalized voters across the nation. This fund will support aggressive, on-the-ground efforts to mobilize Black, brown, indigenous, and other marginalized communities that are routinely victims of targ

 

 

What is PowerPac?

PowerPac is a social justice organization committed to building long-term political infrastructure for underrepresented communities.

 

PowerPAC directs financial and human resources to strategic local and state legislative fights, ballot initiatives, and other campaigns by organizing donors who are committed to social justice politics.

 

 

PowerPAC believes that the most effective way to build political power for historically underrepresented constituencies is to invest in long-term political infrastructure that can be mobilized for short-term and long-term victories.

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