Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein


1h 12m 1982

Brief Synopsis

Allard Lowenstein was a one-term United States congressman from New York whose life was cut short when he was murdered in 1980. During his political career, Lowenstein helped register African-Americans to vote in Mississippi during the 1960s, and worked on the campaign to secure the presidential can

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1982

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

Allard Lowenstein was a one-term United States congressman from New York whose life was cut short when he was murdered in 1980. During his political career, Lowenstein helped register African-Americans to vote in Mississippi during the 1960s, and worked on the campaign to secure the presidential candidacy of Eugene McCarthy. Well-known political leaders and ordinary citizens who supported him discuss Lowenstein's work for human rights issues.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1982

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

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Released in United States 1982

Released in United States 1983

Released in United States 1982

Released in United States 1983 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Point of View) April 13 - May 1, 1983.)