King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970)

Name: King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1970
Duration: 185 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, A.D. King, Dexter King, Yolanda King

3h 5m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Blending rich archival material, this documentary chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s journey from a local activist in 1955 to an iconic figure in the global Civil Rights movement by 1968. Viewers are presented with rare footage showcasing King's powerful speeches, pivotal protests, and personal arrests, alongside glimpses of prominent supporters and adversaries of the movement. The narrative is further enhanced by moving testimonials from some of Hollywood's leading stars, creating a poignant tribute to King's enduring legacy and the struggles faced during this transformative era in American history.

Cast

Martin Luther King Jr. Coretta Scott King A.D. King Dexter King Yolanda King Martin Luther King III Bernice King Ralph Abernathy Joan Baez James Baldwin Harry Belafonte Tony Bennett Leonard Bernstein Marlon Brando H. Rap Brown