American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs 2013

7.2/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.1

IMDB Rating : 8.2

FD Smart Rating : 7.2

Synopsis : This documentary captures philosopher and social activist Grace Lee Boggs at age 97, still promoting justice and equality at home and abroad.

Regions Available ( 5 ) :
Greece , Puerto Rico , South Africa , United States , Vietnam

Actors:

Grace Lee Boggs , Danny Glover , Bill Ayers , Angela Davis

Creators:

Grace Lee

Languages:

English [Original] , English

Subtitles:

English

Genres:

Documentary, Biography

Release Date:

2013

Run Time:

1h24m

Maturity Rating:

Parental guidance suggested

Grace Lee Boggs is an activist and philosopher in Detroit who has dedicated her life to the next American Revolution and the possibility of a better, more just future for all of humanity. At age 97, she has been building movements and developing strategies for social change for most of her life -- reminding us that revolution is not only possible and necessary, but a process that must always be in motion.

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