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The Fight

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
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6.8/10
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The Fight (2020)
At this defining moment in American history, 'The Fight' follows a scrappy team of heroic ACLU lawyers in an electrifying battle over abortion rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.
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An inside look at the legal battles that lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union are facing during the Trump administration.An inside look at the legal battles that lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union are facing during the Trump administration.An inside look at the legal battles that lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union are facing during the Trump administration.

  • Directors
    • Eli B. Despres
    • Josh Kriegman
    • Elyse Steinberg
  • Stars
    • Brigitte Amiri
    • Joshua Block
    • David Cole
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
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    • Directors
      • Eli B. Despres
      • Josh Kriegman
      • Elyse Steinberg
    • Stars
      • Brigitte Amiri
      • Joshua Block
      • David Cole
    • 12User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    • Directors
      • Eli B. Despres
      • Josh Kriegman
      • Elyse Steinberg
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    Reviewers say 'The Fight' is a documentary showcasing the ACLU's commitment to civil liberties via high-profile cases. It is lauded for its narrative, emotional depth, and insight into attorneys' work. Yet, some criticize its perceived bias, especially regarding controversial clients and political issues. Debates arise over its balance between free speech and marginalized group protection, with concerns about its potential recruitment and fundraising roles.
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    10Lawsonk-1

    VIRTUE AND HONOR EEKS OUT VICTORY OVER IGNORANCE 1% for Dissent

    Thank you ACLU. I cannot imagine the rights they want to trample on. If you are not for the civil rights for the people you don't agree with, you are not for human rights at all. The ACLU director said it most correctly when he said that if we didn't let the racist supremacists have a voice than Trumpets would not let Antifa have a say, or they might even say *you* can't express your opinion.

    That ICE men and women, even those without children can sleep at night with children apart from their loving parents is surreal. This lack of caring that no parent would choose for their own but don't think twice about taking *your* child away is testament to how low our education system has sunk. Does anyone think that idea is a stretch? You have to really train and indoctrinate people for years to remove their caring for others. You have to strip away Sundays from the moral teachings of church and give the day to the NFL. War will not end until men stop going to war. No Justice, no Peace. Rev. Lawson said at the John Lewis funeral says these ACLU legal eagles need our help keeping the horrid policies front and center. Nice movie, get more help, become a taxing entity, 1% for dissent . Wilson of DC
    10annagdlf

    So inspiring

    I already knew the work at the ACLU was important but this really confirmed that for me. Not only seeing the behind the scenes of all these major court cases but getting to see who it affects and the lives that were changed was incredible!
    1Kamandi73

    Critical Reviews of this ACLU movie have been deleted numerous times.

    This review has been deleted nine times now. Several others critical of the ACLU's Fight movie have also been deleted. Only the reviews posted by their own employees are still active. Apparently criticism of bad ACLU propaganda movies are not allowed by Google, which owns IMDb.

    The Fight is a totally left-wing movie that does not even try to give any honest viewpoint to why the United States and all other nations have borders and immigration policies.

    Instead, the Fight advocates for open borders, and no control over who comes into the USA. This is a very dangerous and irresponsible point of view.
    1helenahandbasket-93734

    We'll See How Long This Lasts

    An horrifically unfair and ridiculous telling of what they've pretended happened vs actual occurrences.

    Remember, the ACLU has also decided to stop fighting for the civil liberties of American women, it was only a matter of time before they stopped fighting for actual born/raised American citizens.

    This rubbish needs to finally face critical pushback and not just idolization from inside the echo chamber-this was not well done, well represented, or full of factual data to support frivolous claims - but because they've filled the virtue signaling bingo card- just look at these 8-10 star reviews pour in!!! I'm stunned it wasn't given an Oscar.
    10highdobb

    Powerful & Inspiring

    I'm glad there was a documentary crew capturing these moments as they happened. I can only think that this should be a series (perhaps a sequel of "The Fight Continues"??!) because the onslaught of unjustness continues. It's inspiring to see people stand up to these legal systems and the executive branch; lending a voice to the powerless. Thank you ACLU for all you do and especially for everyone you do it for-we the people.

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Tijuana, Mexico(Asylum Seeker)
    • Production companies
      • Edgeline Films
      • Bow and Arrow Entertainment
      • Drexler Films
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      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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