William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

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walter m @Harlequin68 06/03/2015 Normally, I hesitate whenever there is a documentary about a notable figure by family members, due to their general lack of perspective on the subject.(I'm thinking especially about a disappointing documentary about cinematographer Haskell Wexler.) In the case of "William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe," Kunstler's daughters by his second marriage, Emily and Sarah, actually manage to add perspective to the life of this (in)famous lawyer who was especially interested in seeing that everybody in the court system received representation, no matter what they were accused of. With the assistance of revealing material including home movies and personal reminisces that recall his life from civil rights lawyer to radicalization and beyond, Sarah and Emily Kunstler provide new insights on such already familiar territory like Chicago 8, Attica and the siege at Wounded Knee. For example they talk to one of the jurors on the Chicago 8 trial jury who was also radicalized by the experience. Along with some interviews with notables, this altogether reveals a complex portrait of a complicated man. See more 06/28/2014 Fascinating doc about a fascinating man. See more 03/16/2014 Highly recommended though I don't necessarily support all his clients. See more 07/17/2012 Get to know your Dad on your own time and *then* explain who he was. Given Kuntsler's career, this could've been a tour-de-force of 20th century civil rights, but instead is akin to being shown a family photo album and having them flick past all the interesting pics. Well worth watching if you have no idea who he is, though! See more 01/16/2012 Very very interesting. It starts a bit slow, or for me it did because I knew a lot about the Chicago trial, but the later issues are very thought provoking. See more 05/18/2011 An interesting film this. I have never heard of WK but his story is certainly an interesting one and one that draws parallels with Lord Longford and the film Longford which focuses on his working for Myra Hindley the moors murderer. A lawyer who believed everyone should have the right to representation. He was a bit of a douchebag with some of the scumbags he represented though. Liked the film but sadly I can't remember much from only a couple of nights ago. See more Read all reviews

William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

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