PBS to Air Documentary on Iconic Civil Rights Leader John Lewis this February

[sheshe2]

Georgia congressman John Lewis is finally getting what many believe to be the TV treatment he deserves. The civil rights icon is the focus of a forthcoming new documentary set to air on PBS.

“Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis” aims to tell the story of the civil rights pioneer, who led a 26-hour sit-in for gun control, marched with Dr. King, challenged political houses and continues to fight for human rights, per Jetmag.com.

According to the film’s website, it offers a “highly personalized narrative of an epic chapter in U.S. history.” The biographical documentary will air on PBS as part of the network’s Black History Month programming.

“He is the moving, roaring protector of the rights afforded to every person in this nation. Get in the Way arrives at the perfect time,” actress and activist Alfre Woodard is quoted as saying in the documentary highlights.

“Get In The Way” airs on Feb. 10.

https://goodblacknews.org/2017/01/29/pbs-to-air-documentary-on-iconic-civil-rights-leader-john-lewis-this-february/

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[AgadorSparticus]

1. Get in the way would make a good name for the resistance, too

Looking forward to watching this

[Docreed2003]

2. Congressman Lewis has been a personal hero of mine for years...

But not because of the most obvious reasons. John Lewis came to Nashville, TN to American Baptist Seminary as a young man in the hopes of becoming a minister. As the civil rights movement was gaining stream all across the south, Nashville was one of the many focal points in the struggle. Lewis, a shy, introverted young man, found his calling in the Nashville movement. His leadership amongst the young civil rights fighters in Nashville was what lead directly to his positions at SNCC and to becoming the Civil Rights Lion we know who took to the streets in Selma, despite concerns from older leadership, and he paid a great cost. Selma made him a legend...but Nashville helped to bring out his true potential. It is that young, introverted man who was able to channel his energy and come out of his shell that I most identify with...especially as a "Nashvillian".

For anyone who hasn't read it, I highly suggest reading the book "The Children" which highlights the Nashville movement. It is my great hope that, in Congressman Lewis' lifetime, a civil rights museum is built in Nashville to highlight the struggles and evolution of the movement and the truly vital role that Lewis and others played during that struggle.

[dalton99a]

3. A great choice

timely, too