The documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble” examines the career of the civil rights crusader over six decades, from his non-violent protests in the 1960s to his career as Congressman from Georgia. Filmmaker Dawn Porter shows how Lewis continues to inspire a younger generation of crusaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib. — Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

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Celebrating John Lewis

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