Martin Luther King Jr.
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Filmography
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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
(1970)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.

MLK/FBI
(2020)MLK/FBI is the first film to uncover the extent of the FBI’s surveillance and harassment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Based on newly discovered and declassified files, utilizing a trove of documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act and unsealed by the National Archives, as well as revelatory restored footage, the documentary explores the government’s history of targeting Black activists, and the contested meaning behind some of our most cherished ideals. Featuring interviews with key cultural figures including former FBI Director James Comey and directed by Emmy® Award-winner and Oscar®-nominee Sam Pollard, MLK/FBI tells this astonishing and tragic story with searing relevance to our current moment.

King in the Wilderness
(2018)Through personal stories of the people who were around him, this film follows Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his life.

MLK: The Assassination Tapes
(2012)Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
(2007)Unseen for 40 years, a rare and candid interview with Martin Luther King Jr. with fresh insight from notable figures into his life and personality.

I Am MLK Jr.
(2018)I Am MLK Jr. is a feature-length documentary telling the story of American icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while celebrating his life from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events in the Civil Rights Movement.

In Remembrance of Martin
(1986)Personal comments fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King's career and leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
(1994)The trailblazing beliefs and civil rights fights of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. come into focus with rare archival film and photos of an American hero.

Killing Martin Luther King Jr.
(2021)The social justice pioneer changed history at the cost of his own life. This documentary traces his incredible accomplishments and tragic murder.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
(2022)Criminal defense and civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a thorough timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.

Emancipation Road
Trace the history of the African American experience in the US, from slavery to emancipation and the ongoing struggle for true freedom.

Bobby Kennedy for President
Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.

Mike Wallace Is Here
(2019)Journalist Mike Wallace’s iconic and legendary news career and the subjects he so deftly interviewed is shown here over decades of world events.

The Janes
(2022)They called themselves "Jane" -- seven women who built an underground network for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions in 1970s Chicago. More timely than ever, this documentary offers first-hand accounts of these unlikely outlaws who risked everything in the pre-Roe v. Wade era, a time when abortion was a crime in most states.

What's My Name | Muhammad Ali
This two-part documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, Muhammad Ali.