King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis

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King: A Filmed Record...from Montgomery to Memphis is the landmark documentary that chronicles the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama, and culminating with his assassination in Memphis in 1968. Originally screened in theaters for only a single night in 1970, King: A Filmed Record combines dramatic readings by Harry Belafonte, James Earl Jones and Paul Newman, among others, with newsreel and archival footage to create a powerful and comprehensive record of Dr. King's legacy and the American Civil Rights movement. King: A Filmed Record is an indispensable primary resource of a pivotal moment in American and world history.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Documentary, Special Interest
Directed By:

Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Sidney Lumet
Written By:

Maron Films
In Theaters:

Mar 14, 1970 limited
Runtime:

185 minutes
Studio:

Maron Films

Cast

Harry Belafonte

Ruby Dee

Ben Gazzara

Charlton Heston

James Earl Jones

Burt Lancaster
as Guest

Paul Newman

Clarence Williams III

Joanne Woodward

Sidney Poitier

Paul Winfield

Anthony Quinn

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Critic Reviews for King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis

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A timeless tribute to a selfless martyr who led his people to the Promised Land by holding fast to his fervent faith that their willingness to endure suffering along the way would exceed their enemies' capacity to inflict suffering.

Aug 26, 2013 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

Kam Williams
AALBC.com
Worth it alone for Nina Simone's haunting rendition of Why (The King of Love Is Dead), heard as Dr. King's mule-drawn casket led over 100,000 silent mourners from Ebenezer Baptist Church on a 3 1/2 walk through the streets of Atlanta.

Jan 20, 2009 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

Kam Williams
NewsBlaze