During the movie, we see John Lewis' long history as a civil rights activist and his ongoing fight for equality in both race and society. The documentary shows how the 80-year-old Congressman's life has been shaped by the events that have made him a powerful figure today as protests spread across the world. It shows how he has been shaped by the events that have made him a powerful figure. TV news shows, podcasts, and magazines from the Washington Post to Vogue have asked Lewis to be their go-to person for commenting on today's worldwide protests and demonstrations. Lewis' schedule has grown ten-fold.