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

1994Movie52 min

DocumentaryHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nostalgic, moving documentary movie about history and politics, with standout dialogue.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Political Commentary
  • Educational Resource
  • Archival Footage
  • Social Justice Advocacy
  • Inspirational Rhetoric
  • Anti-War Stance
  • Legacy Examination

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Thomas L. Friedman
Written by
Thomas L. Friedman
Produced by
Melissa Wegman

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Facts

January 1, 1994 · 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1994
Runtime
52 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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Where can I stream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective?

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In the United States, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective streams on Prime, Fandor, and DocuramaFilms, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.