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John Lewis - Get in the Way

Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman, and human rights champion John Lewis. At the Selma March, Lewis came face-to-face with club-wielding troopers and exemplified non-violence.

John Lewis - Get in the Way

54m 12s

Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman, and human rights champion John Lewis. At the Selma March, Lewis came face-to-face with club-wielding troopers and exemplified non-violence.

Episodes

  • John Lewis - Get in the Way: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    S1 E1 - 54m 12s

    Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman, and human rights champion John Lewis. At the Selma March, Lewis came face-to-face with club-wielding troopers and exemplified non-violence.

Extras + Features

  • The Right to Vote: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Right to Vote

    S1 - 1m 59s

    After years of struggle to secure the right to vote for all, Lewis reminds voters today that “the vote is the most powerful tool that we have in a democracy.”

  • Going Back to Atlanta: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Going Back to Atlanta

    S1 - 1m 34s

    A U.S. Congressman in Washington D.C. for 30 years, Lewis likes to head back to his home district, Atlanta, where he finds sustenance and strength.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman and human rights champion John Lewis. At the Selma March, Lewis came face-to-face with club-wielding troopers and exemplified non-violence. Now 76, Lewis is considered the conscience of Congress.

  • The Nashville Sit-Ins: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Nashville Sit-Ins

    S1 - 3m 36s

    With fellow students in 1961, Lewis began a nonviolent sit in campaign at Nashville lunch counters where African Americans had long been refused service.

  • Extended Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Extended Preview

    S1 - 2m 7s

    In his fight for justice, John Lewis uses the tools of civil disobedience and direct action to “make the world a better place.”

Schedule

  • John Lewis -- Get in the Way: TVSS: Banner-L1

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    Friday
    Jan 3

    1 Hour

    The early political career of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), one of the leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and his role in the civil rights movement.
  • John Lewis -- Get in the Way: TVSS: Banner-L1

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    1 Hour

    The early political career of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), one of the leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and his role in the civil rights movement.
  • John Lewis -- Get in the Way: TVSS: Banner-L1

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    2 Hours

    The early political career of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), one of the leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and his role in the civil rights movement.
  • John Lewis -- Get in the Way: TVSS: Banner-L1

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    The early political career of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), one of the leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and his role in the civil rights movement.
  • John Lewis -- Get in the Way: TVSS: Banner-L1

    John Lewis - Get in the Way

    Friday
    Jan 10

    1 Hour

    The early political career of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), one of the leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and his role in the civil rights movement.

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