When the filmmakers behind “John Lewis: Good Trouble” were preparing for the release of the new documentary, there is no way they could have guessed how badly the world needed to hear the wisdom of the Civil Rights activist and politician at the center of the film. Sure, John Lewis is someone that has been revered for decades, as one of the most influential and admirable folks to come out of the Civil Rights era, but with the country protesting police brutality against Black people and other People of Color, ‘Good Trouble’ has arrived at a perfect time.
And in honor of ‘Good Trouble’ being available for film fans to watch now, we are thrilled to offer an exclusive look at a clip from the film, showing John Lewis in a way that many people living today probably don’t remember or have seen before. As mentioned, back before Lewis became a politician, he was a prominent Civil Rights activist that famously spoke at the March on Washington in 1963, where more than 250,000 people came to hear people speak about demanding equality. And in the clip, we see a portion of Lewis’ speech.
‘Good Trouble’ is directed by Dawn Porter, who is probably best known for her previous doc series, “Bobby Kennedy for President.” She’s also a veteran producer and filmmaker behind a number of docs over the years, including “Trapped,” “Gideon’s Army,” and “Spies of Mississippi.”
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“John Lewis: Good Trouble” is available now on VOD and in select theaters.
Here’s the synopsis:
Using interviews and rare archival footage, JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 80 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family, Porter’s primarily cinéma verité film also includes interviews with political leaders, Congressional colleagues, and other people who figure prominently in his life.
