This year, the youth vote is more powerful than ever. Unfortunately, youth leadership is often overlooked and young people’s organizations are under-resourced. The Alliance for Youth Action is changing that through a powerful nationwide network of youth-led, locally-rooted, progressive organizations building young people’s political power 365 days a year at the local, state, and federal level. With a reach in nearly 20 states, the Alliance for Youth Action network fights every day to strengthen our democracy, fight for the issues our generation cares about, and correct injustices. Learn more about us here.
The Fight is an inspiring, emotional insider look at how these important battles are fought and the legal gladiators on the front lines fighting them. Directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres capture the rollercoaster ride of the thrill and defeat in these deeply human battles. When a mother is separated from her child, a soldier is threatened to lose his career, a young woman’s right to choose is imperiled at the pleasure of a government official, and the ability to exercise our basic right to vote is threatened, the consequences can be devastating to us and to future generations. The Fight celebrates the unsung heroes who fiercely work to protect our freedoms.
Immediately following the film there will be a pre-recorded discussion between Kerry Washington and the five ACLU lawyers featured in the film (Brigitte Amiri, Lee Gelernt, Dale Ho, Joshua Block and Chase Strangio). This conversation is exclusive to virtual cinema and in-theater engagements. Additionally, you’ll have free access to a live Q&A on Sun. 8/2 at 7:00pm ET with the filmmakers and lawyers, moderated by Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post. Click here to view the live Q&A page. (This will be also be archived and available beyond 8/2.)
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- Year2020
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJosh Kriegman, Eli B. Despres, Elyse Steinberg
- ProducerJosh Kriegman, Eli B. Despres, Elyse Steinberg, Kerry Washington, Maya Seidler, Peggy Drexler
This year, the youth vote is more powerful than ever. Unfortunately, youth leadership is often overlooked and young people’s organizations are under-resourced. The Alliance for Youth Action is changing that through a powerful nationwide network of youth-led, locally-rooted, progressive organizations building young people’s political power 365 days a year at the local, state, and federal level. With a reach in nearly 20 states, the Alliance for Youth Action network fights every day to strengthen our democracy, fight for the issues our generation cares about, and correct injustices. Learn more about us here.
The Fight is an inspiring, emotional insider look at how these important battles are fought and the legal gladiators on the front lines fighting them. Directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres capture the rollercoaster ride of the thrill and defeat in these deeply human battles. When a mother is separated from her child, a soldier is threatened to lose his career, a young woman’s right to choose is imperiled at the pleasure of a government official, and the ability to exercise our basic right to vote is threatened, the consequences can be devastating to us and to future generations. The Fight celebrates the unsung heroes who fiercely work to protect our freedoms.
Immediately following the film there will be a pre-recorded discussion between Kerry Washington and the five ACLU lawyers featured in the film (Brigitte Amiri, Lee Gelernt, Dale Ho, Joshua Block and Chase Strangio). This conversation is exclusive to virtual cinema and in-theater engagements. Additionally, you’ll have free access to a live Q&A on Sun. 8/2 at 7:00pm ET with the filmmakers and lawyers, moderated by Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post. Click here to view the live Q&A page. (This will be also be archived and available beyond 8/2.)
Click the following links to view your privacy rights and our cookie policies.
- Year2020
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJosh Kriegman, Eli B. Despres, Elyse Steinberg
- ProducerJosh Kriegman, Eli B. Despres, Elyse Steinberg, Kerry Washington, Maya Seidler, Peggy Drexler