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

7.119703h 5mEN
Documentary

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

3h 5m

Language

EN

Release

March 24, 1970

Director

Sidney Lumet

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Overview

A presentation of key events in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, MLK is followed through major steps in his struggle to promote racial equality. Including footage of King's stirring speeches, it is a fitting tribute ...

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)

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self (archive footage)

Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A presentation of key events in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, MLK is followed through major steps in his struggle to promote racial equality. Including footage of King's stirring speeches, it is a fitting tribute to his legacy, and features clips narrated by a wide range of celebrities, including Harry Belafonte, Paul Newman Charlton Heston, Ruby Dee, Burt Lancaster, Anthony Quinn, Walter Matthau, Ben Gazzara, Clarence Williams III, Joanne Woodward, and James Earl Jones.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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