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Congressman John Lewis and Rachel Maddow

U.S. Congressman John Lewis is turning to the graphic novel format to discuss the Civil Rights Movement with March, a vivid first-hand account of his lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. Congressman Lewis is interviewed by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Season 16 Episode 1 Length 56:33 Premiere: 11/04/13

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Congressman John Lewis’ ‘March’

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, tells the story of his role in the civil rights movement in the first volume of March, a graphic novel trilogy. The publication marks the first time a sitting member of Congress has authored a graphic novel. He is interviewed on Great Conversations by Rachel Maddow, host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show.

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