King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis
Celebrating Black Stories
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3h 2m
Directed by Sidney Lumet, Joseph L. Mankiewicz • Documentary • 1970 • US • English
Featuring Martin Luther King Jr., Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee
Nominated for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards, this monumental film follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of supporters and opponents, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
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