William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe is a documentary that just premiered at Sundance. The film documents the life and struggle of William Kunstler the civil rights lawyer who fought with MLK  Jr. for Civil Rights, represented the inmates of Attica, and founded the Center for Constitutional Rights.  Kunstler’s daughters tell his story through his achievements, failures, and controversies.

The daughters and filmmakers spoke at the Women in Film Breakfast panel about A NEW SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN FILM.  The panel talked about the new responsibility for  filmmakers to be apart of the CHANGE of our nation that President Obama wants to bring to our country. The panel was joined by Trudie Styler producer/activist and wife of performer Sting. Trudie mentioned the importance of filmmakers to produce material with depth and meaning to help mold the social consciousness of us all to change. She talked about the need for more film that evokes thought, action, and real change for the world.

Emily and Sarah Kunstler spoke about the excitement of President Obama’s inauguration and accomplishment of having the Congress, but warned the audience about the judicial branch. The courts have been packed for the last eight years with right-wing conservative judges, and not only the Supreme Court, but courts on every level in our country. The law lives and breathes in the courts and the verdicts of the courts. The Kunstlers urge everyone to Take Part and join forces with the Center for Constitutional Rights to urge the new administration and congress to restore the Constitution in the next 100 days.

To learn more about the filmmakers Emily and Sarah Kunstler takepart and visit their production company Off Center.