John Lewis

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.

  • Title: John Lewis
  • Popularity: 1.084
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1940-02-21
  • Place of Birth: Troy, Alabama, USA
  • Homepage: https://johnlewis.house.gov/
  • Also Known As: John Robert Lewis, John R. Lewis, Congressman John Lewis, U.S. Representative John Lewis, Rep. John Lewis
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John Lewis Movies

  • 2021
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    Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

    Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

    1 2021 HD

    An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most...

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  • 2010
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    Freedom Riders

    Freedom Riders

    7.6 2010 HD

    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...

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  • 1964
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    The March

    The March

    7 1964 HD

    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...

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  • 2017
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    The Obama Years: The Power of Words

    The Obama Years: The Power of Words

    10 2017 HD

    Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of...

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  • 2013
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    Julian and John January 8, 2013

    Julian and John January 8, 2013

    1 2013 HD

    A conversation with Julian Bond and Congressman John Lewis January 8th and 9th, 2013

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  • 2013
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    Mikeyboy

    Mikeyboy

    1 2013 HD

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

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  • 2018
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    America's Library

    America's Library

    1 2018 HD

    With special access to the Library of Congress, rediscover the history and culture of America through rarely seen treasures unearthed from its...

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  • 1970
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    King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

    King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

    7 1970 HD

    Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional...

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  • 1991
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    Your vote

    Your vote

    1 1991 HD

    Educational film convincing kids to vote, hosted by Frank Zappa.

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  • 2015
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    The State of Marriage

    The State of Marriage

    6.2 2015 HD

    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...

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  • 2017
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    Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis

    Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis

    1 2017 HD

    Biographical documentary about John Lewis, the civil rights icon, respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in...

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  • 2016
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

    National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

    5.5 2016 HD

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

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  • 1986
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    In Remembrance of Martin

    In Remembrance of Martin

    9 1986 HD

    Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins...

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  • 2020
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    John Lewis: Good Trouble

    John Lewis: Good Trouble

    4.6 2020 HD

    The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social...

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  • 2014
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    Breath of Freedom

    Breath of Freedom

    1 2014 HD

    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...

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  • 2016
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    Arc of Justice

    Arc of Justice

    1 2016 HD

    ARC OF JUSTICE traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. and the struggle for racial justice and economic empowerment among African...

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  • 2020
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    The Soul of America

    The Soul of America

    5.4 2020 HD

    Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the...

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  • 2020
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    With Drawn Arms

    With Drawn Arms

    5.4 2020 HD

    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...

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  • 2017
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    The Words That Built America

    The Words That Built America

    6 2017 HD

    In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the...

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  • 1960
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    Sit-In

    Sit-In

    1 1960 HD

    SIT-IN (1960) is filmmaker Robert M. Young’ (Nothing But A aman, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez) seminal documentary on how the Student...

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  • 2018
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    King in the Wilderness

    King in the Wilderness

    6.9 2018 HD

    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...

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  • 2005
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    The Colbert Report

    The Colbert Report

    6.838 2005 HD

    The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political...

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  • 2012
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    Finding Your Roots

    Finding Your Roots

    6.2 2012 HD

    Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of...

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  • 2021
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    Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

    Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

    5.6 2021 HD

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

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  • 1996
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    Arthur

    Arthur

    7 1996 HD

    The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with...

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  • 2018
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    Bobby Kennedy for President

    Bobby Kennedy for President

    7.7 2018 HD

    Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.

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  • 2020
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    Enslaved

    Enslaved

    6.7 2020 HD

    A look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World with each episode following three separate story lines: the quest for a sunken...

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