Documentary ·History · United States of America · 1994 · 52m

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective

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Director
Thomas L. Friedman
Cast
Arthur Burghardt as Narrator Martin Luther King Jr. as Self (archive footage)
Crew
David Kalish — Editor Thomas L. Friedman — Writer Melissa Wegman — Producer
Synopsis

Documentary film focuses on the Civil Rights leader's many groundbreaking accomplishments. Footage covers Dr. King's war on poverty and his staunch opposition to the Vietnam War. Also included is his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech.

Mood & Themes
civil rightsmartin luther kingpolitical assassinationnobel peace prizesocial documentaryjim crow lawsbaptistamerican pastorpresidential medal of freedom
Key Collaborators
Thomas L. Friedman Director David Kalish Editor Thomas L. Friedman Writer Melissa Wegman Producer
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