William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009): Ratings & Box Office
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe is a 2009 documentary directed by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $46,078 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Arthouse Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe About?
The premise of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film presents a revealing portrait of William Kunstler, as seen through the eyes of his daughters, Emily and Sarah Kunstler. The documentary explores the life of this controversial and passionate lawyer, known for his unwavering commitment to social justice. He worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and famously defended the "Chicago 8," challenging government policies and advocating for those marginalized by society. The film examines his career and the impact he had on the legal landscape.
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- lawyer
- courtroom
- activism
- underdog
- american
- leonard peltier
- racism
- reference to martin luther king jr.
- civil rights era
- attica
- wounded knee massacre
- chicago conspiracy trial
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- chicago 7
- character name in title
The Director of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
Directed by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler.
- Co-director Emily Kunstler
- Co-director Sarah Kunstler
More from Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler
More films directed by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, best-rated first: Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America and How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest.
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Plot Summary
What happens in William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William Kunstler was a prominent lawyer in the 20th Century, known for his unwavering fight for civil rights alongside figures like Martin Luther King Jr. He took on the case of the Chicago 8, who were charged for protesting the Vietnam War, showcasing his commitment to justice. When the inmates in Attica prison staged a takeover, or when Native Americans stood up against federal authority at Wounded Knee, they sought out Kunstler as their legal defender. To his daughters, Emily and Sarah, he was a legendary figure, a father who stood at the forefront of significant societal events.
Full summary
The whole story of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, scene by scene
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Box Office
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe grossed $46,078 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$46.1K
- US & Canada
- $46.1K
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe.
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe released?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe was released on November 13, 2009.
Who directed William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe was directed by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler.
More films by Emily Kunstler How much did William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe make at the box office?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe grossed $46,078 worldwide.
How is William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe rated?
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe have a post-credit scene?
No. William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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