King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

7.1(11 votes)
1970
3h 5m
Documentary

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, 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 other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Production

Commonwealth United Entertainment

Cast

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

Self (archive footage)

A.D. King

A.D. King

Self (archive footage)

Dexter King

Dexter King

Self (archive footage)

Yolanda King

Yolanda King

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King III

Martin Luther King III

Self (archive footage)

Bernice King

Bernice King

Self (archive footage)

Ralph Abernathy

Ralph Abernathy

Self (archive footage)

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)

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