William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

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

William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. 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. 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.”

Release Date

June 2, 2009

Status

Released

Original Title

William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

Runtime

1h 25min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Off Center MediaOscilloscope