The passing of John Lewis, well-known Civil Rights icon and long-time U.S. Representative, brought further context to the issues galvanizing America after the death of George Floyd last spring. Many Americans are grappling with understanding the ongoing racial inequality and police brutality on communities of color. The Salinas Public Library is proud to have curated a list of easily accessible books that touch on many aspects of this continuing struggle; these books can help answer ongoing questions and raise awareness about both the history and contemporary understanding of these complex issues.
Anti-Racism and Resistance Reading List (Books): https://catalog.salinaspubliclibrary.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl?op=view&shelfnumber=1032&sortfield=title
Anti-Racism and Resistance Reading List (eBooks): https://salinaspubliclibrary.overdrive.com/collection/1104858
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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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- Year2020
- Runtime96 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDawn Porter
- ProducerLaura Michalchyshyn, Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon
The passing of John Lewis, well-known Civil Rights icon and long-time U.S. Representative, brought further context to the issues galvanizing America after the death of George Floyd last spring. Many Americans are grappling with understanding the ongoing racial inequality and police brutality on communities of color. The Salinas Public Library is proud to have curated a list of easily accessible books that touch on many aspects of this continuing struggle; these books can help answer ongoing questions and raise awareness about both the history and contemporary understanding of these complex issues.
Anti-Racism and Resistance Reading List (Books): https://catalog.salinaspubliclibrary.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl?op=view&shelfnumber=1032&sortfield=title
Anti-Racism and Resistance Reading List (eBooks): https://salinaspubliclibrary.overdrive.com/collection/1104858
If you don’t have an Salinas Public Library card, you can apply for a digital card here. Once you’ve received your eCard, explore our digital resources to discover eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more.
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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- Year2020
- Runtime96 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDawn Porter
- ProducerLaura Michalchyshyn, Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon