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Mighty Ira
Mighty Ira

Mighty Ira

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Documentary

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

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Release Date

09 October 2020

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ira Glasser

Ira Glasser

Self

William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr.

Self (archive footage)

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