Sep 23rd, 2008 · Lee Atwater, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is remembered for being a ruthless political operative. But in a new documentary about Atwater's controversial life and legacy, filmmaker Stefan Forbes shows that despite his reputation as "Darth Vader," Atwater won the respect of many, including political enemies.
Keywords: politics · operative · legacy · chairman · documentary · filmmakers · Lee · Ruth · paradoxes · Enemies · Republican National Committee · Atwater
Nov 8th, 2005 · Civil rights activist and former Ku Klux Klansman C.P. Ellis has died at age 78. Ann Atwater, a black civil rights activist, talks about her friend. Ellis had a change of heart after a 10-day forum on integration of schools in Durham, N.C. He renounced his Klan membership, became lifelong friends with Atwater and went on to organize black and white labor unions.
Keywords: Activist · organization · civil · Rights · Union · schools · N.C · friends · Ellis · integration · Durham · forum
