Examining the legacy of controversial lawyer William Kunstler, who rose to fame defending high-profile clients such as the activists accused of organising riots during the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention., This heartfelt, probing documentary profiles lawyer William Kunstler, who became famous for acting as counsel for controversial defendants, including the activists accused of organizing riots during the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention. Directed by Emily and Sarah Kunstler, William’s two daughters., During the second half of the 20th century, William Kunstler was one of the most admired attorneys in America — and one of the most hated. Kunstler was a man who thrived on controversial cases; in the 1960s, he specialized in defending clients who ran afoul of the law on civil rights and free speech issues, and he spoke on behalf of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Lenny Bruce, members of the Black Panther Party, Native American activists, and prisoner’s rights groups. Kunstler found himself in the national media spotlight in 1969 when he defended “the Chicago Eight,” activists who were accused of organizing riots during the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; his flamboyant style in the courtroom fascinated the press, and some believe he soon became as interested in getting his name in the papers and his face on television as he was in the law. In his later years, Kunstler developed a reputation as a man who would defend clients no one else would touch, including drug dealers, accused rapists, organized crime figures, and suspected terrorists, though he remained a passionate advocate of the American legal system. Kunstler’s daughters, Emily and Sarah, began asking their famous dad questions about his career and his ideals as children armed with a home movie camera, and they’ve used some of that footage — along with vintage newsreels and interviews with Kunstler’s friends, foes, and clients — as the basis for the film William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, a biographical portrait of the man and his legacy. William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe ” ?
A: The main cast includes Emily Kunstler,M. Wesley Swearingen,Vanessa Hope,Michael Ratner,Brett Wiley,Paul Red,Margaret Ratner Kunstler,Yusef Salaam,Lynne Stewart,Elizabeth Fink,Bobby Seale,Karin Kunstler-Goldman,Gregory Joey Johnson,Vanessa Wanger,Bruce Jackson,Sally Jo Fifer,Andrew Lutsky,Sarah Kunstler,Jean Fritz,Gerald Lefcourt,Leonard Weinglass,Phil Donahue,Jimmy Breslin,Madonna Thunder Hawk,Dennis Banks,Nancy Kurshan,William Kunstler,Bill Means,Tom Hayden,Jeremiah Dickey,Emily Hubley,Vernon C. Mason,Ron Kuby,Alan Dershowitz,Tracy Bunting,Herman Badillo,Barry Slotnick,Harry Belafonte,Clyde Bellecourt,Daniel Berrigan,Matt Ruskin.
Q: When Did the “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” Released?
A: The Movie “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” originally aired on 2009-11-13 and released in the year of 2009.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” ?
A: “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
