The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.

• DirectorDawn Porter
• Release3 July 2020
• GenreDocumentary
• Duration1h 38m
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  CNN Films, AGC Studios, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Participant, Trilogy Films, Magnolia Pictures, TIME Studios