John Lewis

Born: 1940-02-21

John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death. He was also the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. The district he served includes the northern three-fourths of Atlanta. Lewis, who as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington, played many key roles in the civil rights movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States. He became a leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1991 as a Chief Deputy Whip and from 2003 as Senior Chief Deputy Whip. He received many honorary degrees and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.


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The Soul of America

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-10-22

Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham...

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King in the Wilderness

as Self
Released: 2018-01-22

A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted...

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The Words That Built America

as Self - Reader: The Constitution
Released: 2017-07-04

In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies...

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John Lewis: Good Trouble

as Self
Released: 2020-07-03

The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and...

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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1970-03-24

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King,...

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The Obama Years: The Power of Words

as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
Released: 2017-03-09

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention...

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

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Released: 2016-09-24

The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American...

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Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis

as Himself
Released: 2017-06-25

Biographical documentary about John Lewis, the civil rights icon, respected legislator and elder...

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With Drawn Arms

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Released: 2020-11-02

The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of...

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In Remembrance of Martin

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Released: 1986-02-08

Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring...

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The March

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Released: 1964-12-31

The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about...

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The State of Marriage

as Himself
Released: 2015-06-12

The untold story of how legal pioneer Mary Bonauto partnered with small town Vermont lawyers...

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Breath of Freedom

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Released: 2014-02-17

In World War II. African-American GIs liberate Germany from Nazi rule while racism prevailed in...

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America's Library

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Released: 2018-12-31

With special access to the Library of Congress, rediscover the history and culture of America...

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Freedom Riders

as Self - Freedom Rider
Released: 2010-02-01

This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous...

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Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

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Released: 2021-05-05

An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham...

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Arc of Justice

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Released: 2016-12-07

ARC OF JUSTICE traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. and the struggle for...

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Mikeyboy

as Steve (IRA Agent)
Released: 2013-11-02

4 years, 3 continents, 2 friends, 1 dream, and no script.

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Sit-In

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Released: 1960-12-20

SIT-IN (1960) is filmmaker Robert M. Young’ (Nothing But A aman, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez)...

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The Colbert Report

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First aired: 2005-10-17

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday...

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Finding Your Roots

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First aired: 2012-03-24

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost...

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Arthur

as John Lewis (voice)
First aired: 1996-10-07

The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his...

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Bobby Kennedy for President

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First aired: 2018-04-27

Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and...

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Enslaved

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First aired: 2020-09-14

A look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World with each episode...

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

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First aired: 2021-08-03

President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the...

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