Citizen, the political life of Allard K. Lowenstein

Duration: 72

Year Published: 1983

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A chronicle of the career of political activist and former New York Congressman, Allard K. Lowenstein. Traces Lowenstein's life from his formative childhood influences to his involvement in the 1950's with human rights in South Africa, his efforts in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's and his active opposition to U. S. involvement in Vietnam. Concludes with his untimely shooting death in March 1980 by a former campaign worker, later declared insane.

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