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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Character:Self
Release Date:05/05/2021
With Drawn Arms
Character:Self
Release Date:02/11/2020
The Soul of America
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:22/10/2020
John Lewis: Good Trouble
Character:Self
Release Date:03/07/2020
America's Library
Character:Self
Release Date:31/12/2018
King in the Wilderness
Character:Self
Release Date:22/01/2018
The Words That Built America
Character:Self - Reader: The Constitution
Release Date:04/07/2017
Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis
Character:Himself
Release Date:25/06/2017
The Obama Years: The Power of Words
Character:Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
Release Date:09/03/2017
Arc of Justice
Character:Himself
Release Date:07/12/2016
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
Character:Self
Release Date:24/09/2016
The State of Marriage
Character:Self
Release Date:12/06/2015
Breath of Freedom
Character:Himself
Release Date:17/02/2014
Mikeyboy
Character:Steve (IRA Agent)
Release Date:02/11/2013
Julian and John January 8, 2013
Character:Himself
Release Date:09/01/2013
Freedom Riders
Character:Self - Freedom Rider
Release Date:01/02/2010
Your vote
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1991
In Remembrance of Martin
Character:Self
Release Date:08/02/1986
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:24/03/1970
The March
Character:Self
Release Date:31/12/1964
Sit-In
Character:Self
Release Date:20/12/1960
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