Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein

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Allard K. Lowenstein
Allard K. Lowenstein

Self (archive footage)

Midge Costanza
Midge Costanza

Self

David Halberstam
David Halberstam

Self

Dorothy Di Cinto
Dorothy Di Cinto

Self

Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson

Self (voice)

Alice Popkin
Alice Popkin

Self (voice)

Emory Bundy
Emory Bundy

Self

Sherman Bull
Sherman Bull

Self

Greg Craig
Greg Craig

Self

Barney Frank
Barney Frank

Self

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    Chronicles the life of Allard K. Lowenstein, the political activist and Congressman known for his tireless anti-war and civil rights activism.

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    1983-05-31

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