John Lewis
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.
The Soul of America
as Self (archive footage)Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham...
Movie pageKing in the Wilderness
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Movie pageThe Words That Built America
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Movie pageJohn Lewis: Good Trouble
as SelfThe timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and...
Movie pageKing: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King,...
Movie pageThe Obama Years: The Power of Words
as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights AdvocateBarack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention...
Movie pageNational Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
as SelfThe grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American...
Movie pageGet In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis
as HimselfBiographical documentary about John Lewis, the civil rights icon, respected legislator and elder...
Movie pageWith Drawn Arms
as SelfThe story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of...
Movie pageIn Remembrance of Martin
as SelfPersonal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring...
Movie pageThe March
as SelfThe March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about...
Movie pageThe State of Marriage
as HimselfThe untold story of how legal pioneer Mary Bonauto partnered with small town Vermont lawyers...
Movie pageBreath of Freedom
as HimselfIn World War II. African-American GIs liberate Germany from Nazi rule while racism prevailed in...
Movie pageAmerica's Library
as SelfWith special access to the Library of Congress, rediscover the history and culture of America...
Movie pageFreedom Riders
as Self - Freedom RiderThis is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous...
Movie pageSpiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
as SelfAn inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham...
Movie pageArc of Justice
as HimselfARC OF JUSTICE traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. and the struggle for...
Movie pageMikeyboy
as Steve (IRA Agent)4 years, 3 continents, 2 friends, 1 dream, and no script.
Movie pageSit-In
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Movie pageThe Colbert Report
as uncreditedThe Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday...
TV Show pageFinding Your Roots
as SelfNoted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost...
TV Show pageArthur
as John Lewis (voice)The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his...
TV Show pageBobby Kennedy for President
as SelfHistoric footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and...
TV Show pageEnslaved
as SelfA look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World with each episode...
TV Show pageObama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
as HimselfPresident Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the...
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