Mighty Ira

Oct 9, 2020

1h 39m

★ 0.0

Overview

Ira is one of America's unsung champions of civil rights and liberties. As his generation retires from the barricades, Ira reminisces on his life at the forefront of defending the rights of all Americans.

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Documentary

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Cast

Self

Ira Glasser

Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.

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7.7

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8.0

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7.7

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5.6

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6.1

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7.8

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