Description:His passions were
protection of the environment, civil rights, freedom of speech and
the right of the individual to non-conformity and
dissent!
When Justice William O. Douglas retired from the United States
Supreme Court in 1975, he had served for thirty-six years, longer
than any other justice its history, and had helped to decide some
of the most important cases in the nation's history. He was an
inveterate traveler, prolific writer, and popular speaker, who used
his position to espouse his ideas on environmentalism and the Bill
of Rights. His public visibility and open criticism won him friends
in some places and more than a few enemies in the Congress and the
White House, some of whom actively, though unsuccessfully, sought
his impeachment.
Impeach Justice
Douglas! explores some of the most explosive issues
of William O. Douglas' long tenure on the Supreme Court. He
wrestles with balancing "wilderness mind" with the often hostile
adversarial conflicts created by his controversial opinions and his
active public life. He addresses the issues about which he was most
passionate . . . civil rights, freedom of speech, environmentalism,
and the right of the individual to non-conformity and dissent . . .
as he reflects on Brown v. The Board of Education, the
"McCarthy Era," and the Vietnam war. Although Douglas' life spanned
the early and middle part of the 20th century, the issues of his
day remain major social and legal concerns of current times.
William O. Douglas left a legacy that calls for vigilance to
protect human rights and action to protect the earth's environment.
The movie explores that legacy, provokes thought about our
responsibilities as citizens, not only of the United States, but of
the global community,
The movie is followed by filmed panel discussion and a live
Moderated Chat Room in which attendees can participate in
discussion about issues in the play as they relate to the ABA Model
Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Judicial
Conduct.
About the Speaker:
 Graham
Thatcher, who portrays William O. Douglas, is the Artistic
Director and primary performer for Periaktos Productions. Since
appearing in his first acting role at five years of age, Graham has
performed in or directed over 150 community, university and
professional theatre productions. He is the co-author and solo
performer in Clarence Darrow: Crimes, Causes and the Courtroom,
Maxims, Monarchy and Sir Thomas More and Impeach Justice Douglas!,
the live CLE Theatre programs and CLE movies of the same titles
presented by Periaktos Productions. He is the co-author and
director of Thurgood Marshall's Coming!, also from Periaktos
Productions. Graham has authored several other plays, including A
Dickens Christmas and The Mask of the Jaguar, about the cultural
clash between the Maya and Europeans during the Spanish Conquest,
and works on commission.
Graham also serves as a workshop facilitator and consultant in
communications and is the creator and facilitator of the Continuing
Legal Education programs, "Word of Mouth: A Workshop in the Art and
Ethics of Oral Communication for Lawyers" and "The Art of the Law:
A Workshop in Professionalism for Lawyers," for law schools and
legal associations. He holds a B.A. from San Francisco State
University, an M.A. in Theatre from the University of South Dakota
and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He has
been listed in Who's Who in American Education and Outstanding
American Educators and is a recipient of the Governor's Award from
the Minnesota Council on Quality.
Presented by Periaktos Productions, LLC and Written by
Anna Marie Thatcher, J.D. and Graham Thatcher,
Ph.D.
Webcast Info:Tuition:
NCBA Member $159
Non-Member $189
LANC/PD Member $139
Judge, Law Professor, Law Student, Paralegal Student,
Passport and Early Bird tuition rates do not apply.
Registration for webcasts can only be taken online with a credit
card.
Webcast Dates:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Location:
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