Biography
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 group...
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Complete Filmography
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
2021
as Self
An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkabl...
With Drawn Arms
2020
as Self
The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of protest from the past century. At the 1968 Summer Olympi...
The Soul of America
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the count...
John Lewis: Good Trouble
2020
as Self
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality....
America's Library
2018
as Self
With special access to the Library of Congress, rediscover the history and culture of America through rarely seen treasures unearthed from its extensi...
King in the Wilderness
2018
as Self
A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both si...
The Words That Built America
2017
as Self - Reader: The Constitution
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foun...
Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis
2017
as Himself
Biographical documentary about John Lewis, the civil rights icon, respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in hi...
The Obama Years: The Power of Words
2017
as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism...
Arc of Justice
2016
as Himself
ARC OF JUSTICE traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. and the struggle for racial justice and economic empowerment among African Ameri...
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
2016
as Self
The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The State of Marriage
2015
as Himself
The untold story of how legal pioneer Mary Bonauto partnered with small town Vermont lawyers Beth Robinson and Susan Murray in a 2-decade long struggl...
Breath of Freedom
2014
as Himself
In World War II. African-American GIs liberate Germany from Nazi rule while racism prevailed in their own army and home country. Returning home they c...
Mikeyboy
2013
as Steve (IRA Agent)
4 years, 3 continents, 2 friends, 1 dream, and no script.
Julian and John January 8, 2013
2013
as Himself
A conversation with Julian Bond and Congressman John Lewis January 8th and 9th, 2013
Freedom Riders
2010
as Self - Freedom Rider
This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a compl...
Your vote
1991
as Self
Educational film convincing kids to vote, hosted by Frank Zappa.
In Remembrance of Martin
1986
as Self
Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins th...
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970
as Self (archive footage)
Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activi...
The March
1964
as Self
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington. It was mad...
Sit-In
1960
as Self
SIT-IN (1960) is filmmaker Robert M. Young’ (Nothing But A aman, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez) seminal documentary on how the Student Nonviolent Coor...