Movies by John Lewis
As part of the cast:
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A Ripple of Hope (2010)
Cast: John Lewis, Frank Mankiewicz, Adam Walinsky …
Directed by: Donald Boggs
Chronicling a pivotal day in civil rights history through the eyes of those who lived it, this film recounts Robert F. Kennedy's compassionate speech to a grieving African American…
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Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action (2008)
Cast: Thich Nhat Hanh, Daryl Hannah, Julia Butterfly Hill …
Directed by: Velcrow Ripper
Trying to come to terms with the death of a friend killed during a peaceful protest in Mexico, filmmaker Velcrow Ripper explores the concept of spiritual activism in this inspiring…
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40 Years of MJQ (2006)
Cast: Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke …
The surviving members of the Modern Jazz Quartet -- a swinging foursome that traces its origins to the rhythm section of the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra -- toast 40 years of music in this…
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Monterey Jazz Festival 1975 (2004)
Cast: Bill Evans, Etta James, John Lewis …
This video captures the phenomenal talent on display at the 1975 Monterey Jazz Festival, featuring performances by the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, the Paul Desmond Quartet, Blood Sweat & Tears…
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Black Knight (2002)
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Tom Wilkinson, John Lewis …
Directed by: Gil Junger
With a bump to the head, Jamal Walker (Martin Lawrence) finds himself transported from his job at a medieval theme park to the real Middle Ages, where he teams with ex-knight Sir Knolt (Tom…
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Modern Jazz Quartet: 40th Anniversary Tour (1992)
Cast: John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath …
Filmed live in Stuttgart, Germany, in celebration of the Modern Jazz Quartet's 40th anniversary, this memorable concert captures the signature sound of the legendary foursome -- John…
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Modern Jazz Quartet: 35th Anniversary Tour (1987)
Cast: John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath …
Filmed at the International Music Festival in Freiburg, Germany, in 1987, this memorable live concert reunites the tuxedo-clad Modern Jazz Quartet for their 35th anniversary tour -- one of…
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Lamp in Assassin Mews (1962)
Cast: Francis Matthews, Lisa Daniely, Ian Fleming …
Directed by: Godfrey Grayson
To beautify his street and trim city spending, stuffy councilman Jack (Francis Matthews) pushes to have the last gas lamp in town removed. But this angers his neighbors Albert (Ian Fleming)…