Minds that Matter: John Lewis
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No one grasped the connections between social activism, electoral politics, and racial issues better than former Congressman John Lewis. In 2007, he received the Robert J. Dole Leadership Prize from the University of Kansas. In conjunction with the award, he granted this in-depth interview before a live audience. Please note this title contains potentially offensive language and mature themes.
Media Details
Runtime: 58 minutes 20 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Biography, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
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