George Lakey is many things to many people, including activist, organizer, author, professor, father, and friend. And now he's a movie star, of sorts, due to a feature-length documentary film, called Citizen George, directed by Glenn Holsten. Archival footage, interviews, and animation tell the stories of George’s decades of activism and participation in movements for justice throughout his life. The film shows George’s evolution over time highlighting spiritual inspiration, and the dynamic role of community in enabling activists to face danger and violence, aiding audiences who are highly anxious about today’s crises. You can watch the trailer here and order the film for your group from Bullfrog Films, or at 800-543-3764. In this interview we delve deeply into a great many personal, professional, and spiritual aspects of George's long life of world-healing work, among them the founding of Movement for a New Society (MNS), Earth Quaker Action Teams (EQAT), and many others. Find much more by & about George on Seven Story Press and on WagingNonviolence.org. This interview with George Lakey takes place before an audience on the campus of Haverford College, just outside of Philadelphia, PA, as part of the 2024 Friends General Conference Gathering.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Evangelical, Quaker
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