Citizen King
NEW DOCS
The remarkable achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. have been well documented, but this moving, revealing film brings a fresh focus to King by concentrating on the lesser known last five years of his life, when he alienated many of his closest associates by broadening his scope beyond civil rights and embracing causes such as opposition to the Vietnam War and the plight of America’s poor and dispossessed. Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted, the film weaves together archival footage and personal recollections to offer new insights into this committed, compassionate leader, who faced formidable challenges as he struggled to transform himself while continuing his moral imperative to transform the world. TL
Director
Orlando Bagwell
Producer
Orlando Bagwell
Release Year
2003
Festival Year
2004
Country
United States
Run Time
120 minutes