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John Lewis

John Lewis

Born on February 21st, 1940

Troy, Alabama, USA

Died on July 17th, 2020

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 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.

Filmography

Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

2021

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With Drawn Arms

2020

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The Soul of America

2020

Self (archive footage)

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John Lewis: Good Trouble

2020

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America's Library

2018

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King in the Wilderness

2018

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The Words That Built America

2017

Self - Reader: The Constitution

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Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis

2017

Himself

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The Obama Years: The Power of Words

2017

Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate

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Arc of Justice

2016

Himself

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

2016

Self

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The State of Marriage

2015

Himself

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Breath of Freedom

2014

Himself

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Mikeyboy

2013

Steve (IRA Agent)

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Julian and John January 8, 2013

2013

Himself

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Freedom Riders

2010

Self - Freedom Rider

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Your vote

1991

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In Remembrance of Martin

1986

Self

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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1970

Self (archive footage)

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The March

1964

Self

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Sit-In

1960

Self

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