King (2008)
Peacock Productions

Description

KING goes beyond the legend to portray the man, the questions, the myths and, most importantly, the relevance of Dr. King's message in today's world. Includes a rare interview with his son, Martin Luther King III, as well as associates from the civil rights campaigns and contemporary figures such as former President Bill Clinton, Condaleezza Rice, Bono, Forest Whitaker, Chuck D and others.

Tags

Civil rights movement

Collected reviews and ratings

10 MonstersAndCritics.com | June L.

The History Chanel has produced an excellent biographical documentary exploring the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by newsman Tom Brokaw, carefully researched, and beautifully filmed, this DVD belongs in all collections featuring great Americans.
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6.0 PopMatters.com | Jake Meaney

But is there anything new to say, any new angle on King? Does there really need to be? The History Channel’s able and even entertaining King gets the job done, with swift and compelling efficiency. It tells us nothing we don’t already know, but it’s the reiteration that’s important.
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5.0 DVD Verdict | Victor Valdivia

If you know absolutely nothing (and it's hard to overstress this: absolutely nothing) about King or the civil rights movement, then you may find King mildly compelling. Anyone who is interested in King and civil rights should seek out the superb PBS miniseries Eyes on the Prize for a far more detailed look at this story instead.
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