William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009)

William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. The New York Times called him "the most hated and most loved lawyer in America." His clients included Martin Luther ... See full summary »

Directors:

Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler

Stars:

Herman Badillo, Harry Belafonte, Clyde Bellecourt

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Herman Badillo	...	Himself
Harry Belafonte	...	Himself
Clyde Bellecourt	...	Himself
Daniel Berrigan	...	Himself
Julian Bond	...	Himself
Jimmy Breslin	...	Himself
Alan M. Dershowitz	...	Himself
Phil Donahue	...	Himself
Elizabeth M. Fink	...	Herself
Fred Hampton	...	Himself (archive footage)
Madonna Thunder Hawk	...	Herself
Tom Hayden	...	Himself
Bruce Jackson	...	Himself
Ronald Kuby	...	Himself (as Ron Kuby)
Karin Kunstler Goldman	...	Herself

Storyline

William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. The New York Times called him "the most hated and most loved lawyer in America." His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. In Disturbing the Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler, filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father's life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to "the most hated lawyer in America."

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Plot Keywords:

leonard peltier | racism | reference to martin luther king jr. | civil rights era | attica | 

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Taglines:

The story of controversial civil rights lawyer William Kunstler as told by his daughters.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Disturbing the Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,322, 15 November 2009, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$57,769, 20 December 2009

Company Credits

Production Co:

Off Center Media

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A film to see for anyone who gives a damn about justice for the oppressed

This film by Kunstler's daughters Emily and Sarah, is a wonderful memorial to their father. Kunstler, along with Noam Chomsky Fred Hampton, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Huey P. Newton, was one of the twentieth century's giants in terms of fighting for the rights of those oppressed. To give recognition to Sam Melville and all the other martyrs of Attica, to give thanks to the Estate of Nicholas Ray, to give recognition to those who led the insurrection at Wounded Knee, seems to me already sufficient justification for this film. Joris Ivens would have been happy to have made this film, as he clearly would have recognized Kunstler's importance. A magnificent film. Power to the People!