John Lewis: Good Trouble
“Thousands of protests. 45 arrests. 33 years in congress.”
Synopsis
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-11
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John Lewis
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Bill Clinton
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Hillary Clinton
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Nancy Pelosi
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Stacey Abrams
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Cory Booker
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Ilhan Omar
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Jamila Thompson
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Beto O'Rourke
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Eric Holder
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Rashida Tlaib
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Xernona Clayton
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Ayanna Pressley
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James Clyburn
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Michael Collins
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James Sensenbrenner
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dawn Porter
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- John Lewis: Good Trouble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- CNN Films, AGC Studios, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Participant, Trilogy Films, Magnolia Pictures, TIME Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dawn Porter
Tamar-kali
Jessica Congdon
Laura Michalchyshyn, Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander, Courtney Sexton, Rachel Traub
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Michalchyshyn
Producer
Dawn Porter
Director
Dawn Porter
Producer
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Erika Alexander
Producer
Ben Arnon
Producer
Jessica Congdon
Editor
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What is John Lewis: Good Trouble about?
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
Who directed John Lewis: Good Trouble?
John Lewis: Good Trouble was directed by Dawn Porter.
Who stars in John Lewis: Good Trouble?
The principal cast of John Lewis: Good Trouble includes John Lewis, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi.
When was John Lewis: Good Trouble released and how long is it?
John Lewis: Good Trouble was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for John Lewis: Good Trouble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Lewis: Good Trouble was composed by Tamar-kali.