Storyline

Championing nonviolent protest during the civil rights movement in the American South, Martin Luther King Jr. (Paul Winfield), a Baptist minister, becomes one of the most powerful and inspirational leaders during the turbulent era of the 1950s and '60s. However, being at the top only makes King more of a target, as he is always under threats from law enforcement officials, politicians and bigots. Never backing down from his lot, King undauntedly fights for equality, despite the personal risk.

Plot Keywords

activist, minister, african-american, racist, sheriff, wife, powerful, emotional, inspiring, household, montgomery, ala., chicago, memphis, tenn., martin luther king jr., civil rights, leadership, protest, assassination, rise, fall, sacrifice, 1960s

Short Review

Although it lacks the polish that a (well overdue) theatrical version would carry, this is nevertheless a great testament to one of the greatest men of the 20th century, with Paul Winfield perfectly cast as MLK; his orations almost matching King's and able to show his personal side with equal conviction. This deserves far greater recognition than what it has.

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Streaming Service

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