American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
2013 · 1h 22m
Documentary
Directed by
Grace Lee
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American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
Overview
Grace Lee Boggs is an activist and philosopher in Detroit who has dedicated her life to the next American Revolution and the possibility of a better, more just future for all of humanity. At age 97, she has been building movements and developing strategies for social change for most of her life -- reminding us that revolution is not only possible and necessary, but a process that must always be in motion.
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