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The Fight

2020, Documentary, 1h 36m

69 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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The Fight takes an engaging look at some of the people working on the front lines for the ACLU -- and makes a passionate case for the legal battles they wage. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

At a defining moment in American history, a scrappy team of heroic ACLU lawyers battles for abortion rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.

Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Strong Language|Brief Violence)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Director: Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, Eli B. Despres
Producer: Eli B. Despres, Peggy Drexler, Josh Kriegman, Maya Seidler, Elyse Steinberg, Kerry Washington
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 31, 2020 limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2020
Runtime: 1h 36m
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Topic Studios, Ford Foundation - Just Films, Edgeline Films, Drexler Films, Bow and Arrow Entertainment, Simpson Street

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