King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970-03-24 | 185 minutes
Plot Summary
Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, 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 other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Cast
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Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
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Coretta Scott KingSelf (archive footage)
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Yolanda KingSelf (archive footage)
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Ralph AbernathySelf (archive footage)
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Joan BaezSelf (archive footage)
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James BaldwinSelf (archive footage)
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Harry BelafonteSelf (archive footage)
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Tony BennettSelf (archive footage)
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Leonard BernsteinSelf (archive footage)
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Marlon BrandoSelf (archive footage)
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Kwame TureSelf (archive footage)
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Diahann CarrollSelf (archive footage)
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Wilt ChamberlainSelf (archive footage)
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Xernona ClaytonSelf (archive footage)
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