MIGHTY IRA documentary

Former ACLU Executive Director Ira Glasser reflects on his life at the forefront of defending civil rights and liberties for all Americans. NOW STREAMING.

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

Mighty Ira tells the story of one man, a fading generation, and the timeless value of free speech.

https://t.co/qrI6fFcSy4

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[Nico Perrino @NicoPerrino]

"He'll be the first one to be shot."

When neo-Nazis sought to rally in a town with 6k Holocaust survivors, Phil Donahue interviewed the ACLU lawyer representing the Nazis.

"He packed the audience with people from Skokie without telling me. So, it was quite a hot event."

[Silkie Carlo @silkiecarlo]

Huge honour to host @BigBrotherWatch supporters at our cinema screening of Mighty Ira - a documentary by @TheFIREorg about ex-head of @ACLU.

Ira is one of my heroes.

It’s such a powerful rallying call for the right to free speech. It’s on Amazon etc (but should be on @netflix!)

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

@alanvibe @TheFIREorg @BigBrotherWatch @silkiecarlo @IndexCensorship @shellenberger @freddiesayers @glukianoff @Togetherdec Glad you enjoyed it!

[Alan D Miller @alanvibe]

panel following “Mighty Ira” superb doc by @TheFIREorg

Well done @BigBrotherWatch
Essential viewing for all who value free speech

AND why we need uphold principle of it all times or else it goes for all
@silkiecarlo @IndexCensorship
Watch it here https://t.co/ZX1TNlhW8t

[Silkie Carlo @silkiecarlo]

Are liberals leaving free speech behind?

I’m really looking forward to discussing this next week with @shellenberger @JFSteinfeld @AkikoMHart and Ronnie London from @TheFIREorg chaired by @freddiesayers. What a line up!

Weds 19 June, 6pm

Tickets here:

https://t.co/cbBBjSqBXc

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

We are sad to learn of Ben Stern's passing at 102.

Ben survived 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps, and 2 death marches.

Later, he opposed neo-Nazi efforts to rally in Skokie, Ill.

It was an honor to share his story with a wider audience.

A great man.

https://t.co/FOxHVEraXj

[Nico Perrino @NicoPerrino]

I spent 3 yrs making a film about the @ACLU's defense of neo-Nazis' right to rally in Skokie, Ill., then home to thousands of Holocaust survivors.

Recently, I spoke w/ @MartinDiCaro about Skokie's enduring legacy for free speech.

https://t.co/7Pf7vrZDZz @Mighty_Ira_doc

[David Boaz @David_Boaz]

Ira Glasser, the longtime -- but former! -- executive director of the ACLU, defends a robust conception of free speech. https://t.co/m3foXWmerW

[The Free Speech Union @SpeechUnion]

"Speech restrictions are like poison gas: they seem like a good idea if you've got the gas and a deserving target in sight. But then the wind shifts and blows the gas back on you." Former @ACLU head Ira Glasser on "why we must fight for the right to hate".
https://t.co/eCcQo9J4nL

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

@spikedonline Ira's argument set to video:

https://t.co/ic5DYjv9cC

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

"Speech restrictions are like poison gas: they seem like a good idea when you’ve got the gas and a deserving target in sight. But then the wind shifts and blows the gas back on you."

— Ira Glasser for @spikedonline

https://t.co/DFM5iatW0Y #freespeech

[MIGHTY IRA documentary @Mighty_Ira_doc]

"All we say to America is be true to what you said on paper ... "

#MLKDay

[FIRE @TheFIREorg]

Attending #NCSS2022 today?

It’s the largest annual gathering of K-12 social studies teachers in America. @Mighty_Ira_doc is screening in Ballroom B at 4:45 ET.

Stop by and say hello! The man himself, Ira Glasser, will be there.

#FreeSpeech

[Silence Is Complicity @GraceJansen2]

@ChaiFlicks Loved #MightyIra - title threw me given my @BorderIrish county roots. Ira stood for American ideals that on occasion were not popular. I have a new perspective & I thank you.

[Greg Lukianoff @glukianoff]

Long before @TheFIREorg announced it expansion we were already trying to teach people about the cultural values & history of #freespeech. This film is one great example of that. Check it out!

[John Campione @John_Campione]

Frankly, this is the most moving, powerful, and inspirational documentary I’ve ever seen. And as relevant to our current moment as any I can think of. I only regret not getting around to seeing it earlier.

Mighty Ira (2020) - IMDb - https://t.co/Aoxt59MByD

[FIRE @TheFIREorg]

Defending #freespeech means defending the rights of speakers you disagree with, maybe even abhor.

Former ACLU leader Ira Glasser knows this far too well.

He defended the rights of neo-Nazis to march in a town of Holocaust survivors.

Learn his story: https://t.co/1E0JHskouj

[Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸 @pmarca]

Tonight’s film -> https://t.co/WBWBWsieD5

[Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Van Jewish Film Fest @VJFF]

BEST OF THE FEST - EXTENDED TO SUN 3.20

⚾ ⚖️ Don't miss THE MIGHTY IRA, a warm & timely doc portrait of Ira Glasser, the octogenarian baseball lover & civil rights champion who led the ACLU for 23 years. Q&A w/ dir. Nico Perrino now on our platform!
🎟️ https://t.co/OL0ZBCShFd