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CITIZEN GEORGE presents the life and work of Philadelphia-based Quaker activist George Lakey, a non-violent revolutionary who has worked his entire life for justice and peace, guided by his ideal of societal transformation. Since the age of 19, George has been conscious of his life’s purpose – to use whatever gifts he has to work for justice and peace. Today, at 86 years of age, George’s message of a nonviolent revolution is more urgent than ever.

Blending archival footage, contemporary verité footage of George in action, and interviews with colleagues and family members, the film moves back and forth in time highlighting specific events of George’s activist life, his spiritual inspiration, and the dynamic role that community plays in enabling him to face danger and violence. His experiences as an activist are intertwined with his personal journey as a husband, father and out gay man. George’s Quaker roots have been the foundation for his work in many movements that have shaped our world: Ban the Bomb Movement, Anti-Vietnam War Movement, Civil Rights Movement, LGBTQ Liberation Movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement, and the Climate Justice Movement.

Called "a civil rights legend" by The Guardian, George has led over 1500 social justice workshops on five continents, started movement-building organizations including Jobs with Peace and Earth Quaker Action Team, taught at Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania, and is the author of eleven books.

Presented by Bullfrog Films
A Citizen Films Production
Directed by Glenn Holsten
Produced by Natalie Valentine
Director of Photography: Phil Bradshaw
Editors: Vic Carreno, Sean Maher
Motion Graphics & Animation: Penny Ashman
Sound Mixers: Dave Rainey, Andrew Wenrich
Executive Producers: Chayne Gregg, Robert Levering