Dr. King used the power of his words to lead the Movement in nonviolent acts of resistance such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience in the fight to achieve equality for African Americans in the United States. I Am MLK Jr documentary premieres on Paramount Network on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.
I Am MLK Jr Documentary Cast
The new documentary on Dr. King is Produced by Derik Murry and Directed by Michael Hamilton and John Barbisan. Dr. Clayborne Carson, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute and Professor of History at Stanford University, co produces the film.
I Am MLK Jr (2018)
Directed By: Michael Hamilton
Network: Paramaount Network
Air Date: April 4 2018, 9 PM
I Am MLK Jr Documentary
I Am MLK Jr documentary gives an in-depth look into these pivotal moments through the powerful lens of Dr. King and his closest confidants. The film will filter history through a human perspective and illustrate aspects of the private side of Dr. King’s work and life by exploring moments of personal challenge.
The documentary feature interviews with key figures, ranging from history-changing civil rights-era activists such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, and Rev. Al Sharpton, to contemporary writers, activists and influencers in sports, entertainment and media such as Van Jones, Carmelo Anthony, Nick Cannon, Shaun King, Malcolm Jenkins and more.
I Am MLK Jr documentary will connect the issues facing Dr. King then and the movement for equality today sparked by recent significant moments ranging from Ferguson, Mo. to Charlottesville, Va. and even to NFL sidelines.
I Am MLK Jr Documentary Trailer
Watch this inspirational trailer of I Am MLK Jr documentary on Paramount Network and tell us what you think.
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