'Good Trouble' National Call with Congressman John Lewis and Faith Leaders

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights luminary, legislator, and a man of deep faith will join faith and community leaders for a special call at 8PM ET / 5PM PT on June 18, 2020. On the call, Congressman Lewis will reflect on the fight for Civil Rights in advance of the premiere of John Lewis: Good Trouble. He will also share how people of faith can get into 'Good Trouble' in 2020.

Faith leaders including Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC) President, Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart and Repairers of the Breach President, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II will join Congressman Lewis in sharing messages of hope and empowerment for communities of faith.

A graduate of the American Baptist Theological Seminary, Congressman Lewis lives out the teachings of his faith each day. People of faith will have unique opportunities to connect with John Lewis: Good Trouble, including the National Call, special digital screenings, and the 'Good Trouble' Campaign supporting voting rights and GOTV efforts in 2020.

John Lewis: Good Trouble Director Dawn Porter and Producer Erika Alexander will join the call to discuss the film that Magnolia Pictures and Participant will release in select theaters and on demand on July 3. The film tells the story of Congressman John Lewis, an American hero who, by refusing to give up the fight for racial justice, equality, and voting rights, is the embodiment of what it means to do the right thing - no matter what. As he puts it, causing "good trouble."

Leaders from across faiths and cultures are expected to join the call with Congressman Lewis hosted by Values Partnerships.

To join the call with Congressman Lewis, RSVP at http://www.goodtroublecall.com

WHO: Congressman John Lewis, Repairers of the Breach President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, Progressive National Baptist Convention President Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart, Director Dawn Porter, Producer Erika Alexander, faith leaders, community leaders, and people of faith.

WHAT: National Call with Congressman John Lewis

WHEN: Thursday June 18, 2020 – 8PM ET / 5PM PT

WHERE: http://www.goodtroublecall.com

WHY: Hear directly from Civil Rights luminary, Congressman John Lewis and learn how people of faith can connect to John Lewis: Good Trouble through special digital screenings and the 'Good Trouble' Campaign in advance of the premiere of John Lewis: Good Trouble.

RSVP – http://www.goodtroublecall.com

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