In a striking moment during a screening of “Lightworkers,” Henry Winkler, Tom Morello, Lee Grant, and others took the stage to voice their fight for democracy. Winkler, known for his role as Fonzie, spoke openly about the family influences that motivated his activism. “My father was a laborer who believed in standing up for what’s right,” he said.
“That’s carried with me through decades of work.” The documentary, directed by an unnamed filmmaker, explores the motivations behind celebrities like Winkler, Morello, and Wendie Malick, along with politicians and activists. It asks how their backgrounds and families shaped their dedication to democracy and what keeps them going despite mounting obstacles.