William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009)

06/02/2009 (US) • 1h 25m

Documentary

The story of controversial civil rights lawyer William Kunstler as told by his daughters.

Overview

William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. Filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father’s life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to “the most hated lawyer in America.”

Top Billed Cast

William Kunstler

Self (archive footage)


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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

defense attorney

woman director

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