William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
“The story of controversial civil rights lawyer William Kunstler as told by his daughters.”
Synopsis
William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. Filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father’s life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to “the most hated lawyer in America.”
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Trailer . Documentary Film - POV on PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler
- Original Score
- Shahzad Ismaily
- Original Title
- William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Off Center Media, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler
Shahzad Ismaily
Martina Radwan, Brett Wiley
Emily Kunstler
Vanessa Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Kunstler
Director
Sarah Kunstler
Director
Shahzad Ismaily
Original Music Composer
Emily Kunstler
Editor
Martina Radwan
Director of Photography
Brett Wiley
Director of Photography
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe about?
William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. Filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father’s life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to “the most hated lawyer in America.”
Who directed William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe was directed by Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler.
Who stars in William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
The principal cast of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe includes William Kunstler.
When was William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe released and how long is it?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe was composed by Shahzad Ismaily.
What is the age rating and content advisory for William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).