Filmmaker Dawn Porter on Why Civil Rights Giant Rev. James Lawson Deserves to Be Remembered Alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
variety.comDawn Porter Dawn Porter is a filmmaker whose latest project “The Lady Bird Diaries,” an all-archival documentary about Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady of the United States, will debut at the SXSW Film Festival.
Her four-part docuseries “Supreme” explores the history of the United States Supreme Court and the legal battles that have shaped America.
Porter’s other projects include the next installment of the civil rights series “Eyes on the Prize” for HBO. Throughout the month of February, Variety will publish essays from prominent Black artists, artisans and entertainment figures celebrating the impact of Black entertainment and entertainers on the world at large.
During Lyndon B. Johnson’s five years as President of the United States, Lady Bird Johnson recorded 123 hours of audio recordings meant to reflect on her time as First Lady.
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