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John Robert Lewis
John R. Lewis
Congressman John Lewis
U.S. Representative John Lewis
Rep. John Lewis
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Biography
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…
Filmography
Movies
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
as Self
The Soul of America
as Self (archive footage)
John Lewis: Good Trouble
as Self
With Drawn Arms
as Self
King in the Wilderness
as Self
America's Library
as Self
The Words That Built America
as Self - Reader: The Constitution
The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis
as Himself
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
as Self
TV Shows
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
as Himself · 1 ep.
Enslaved
as Self · 1 ep.
Bobby Kennedy for President
as Self · 4 ep.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
Finding Your Roots
as Self · 1 ep.
The Colbert Report
1 ep.
Arthur
as John Lewis (voice) · 1 ep.