The Fight
Year: 2020
Country:
United States
Run Time:
96 minutes
For 100 years the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has defended the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution… rights that have been increasingly under attack in this divisive political climate. Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, the ACLU has brought 147 (and counting) lawsuits against his administration, fighting everything from the ban on transgendered people in the military to immigrant family separation at the border. At the same time, the ACLU has stood up for the rights of alt-right and white supremacists groups to demonstrate and to speak freely. No matter who you are or what you stand for in this country, the ACLU will protect your civil liberties. This unwavering stance has caused some serious backlash from both sides of the aisle. Nevertheless, this dedicated group of lawyers continues to work tirelessly to ensure constitutional freedom for everyone, making huge personal sacrifices in the process. Following a handful of these unsung heroes, THE FIGHT captures some of the ACLU’s biggest recent trials through their victories and defeats. Produced by Kerry Washington, this incredibly moving documentary sheds a critical light on the people who have suffered most under recent legislation and on the lawyers who have worked hard to make their voices heard. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) — G.S.
CIFF44 Screenings
Wednesday, April 01, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 02, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Accessibility (?)
Closed Captions: No
Audio Description: No
English Subtitles: No
Sidebars
Checks and Balances
Cinema en Español
Outlook
Women of the World
Competitions
Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition
Directors
Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, Eli Despres
Producers
Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, Eli Despres, Maya Seidler, Peggy Drexler, Kerry Washington
Cinematography
Sean McGing
Editing
Eli Despres, Greg Finton, Kim Roberts
Magnolia Pictures
http://www.magnoliapictures.com
Community Partner
Donate
Your donation helps fulfill our mission to promote artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition.
Film Festival
Films
CIFF Streams
Plan Your Day
Events
CIFF Media
Archive
Store
Support Us
FAQs
- General
- Membership & Passes
- Tickets & Vouchers
- CIFF46 Program
- CIFF46 @ PSQ
- CIFF46 Streams
- How to Stream
- Streams Glossary
- Call for Entries
Press Room
About
Policies
Financials
Admin Office
Cleveland International Film Festival
2510 Market Avenue
Cleveland OH 44113-3434
(216) 623-3456 | EMAIL
©CIFF, 2024
Site Design + Development 
