MLK/FBI (2020)

Plot

Drawing from recently declassified documents, MLK/FBI delves into the extensive surveillance and intimidation tactics employed by the U.S. government against Martin Luther King, Jr. The documentary reveals the complex interplay of power, civil rights activism, and the lengths to which authorities went to undermine King’s influence. Through a mix of archival footage and expert commentary, the film sheds light on the darker side of the civil rights movement, illustrating the impact of systemic oppression on one of America's most revered leaders. The result is a compelling examination of a pivotal figure in history under siege.