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I Am MLK Jr. (2017)
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I Am MLK Jr. (2017)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
April 2, 2017
Studio
Paramount Network
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
April 2, 2017
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
120 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Paramount Network
Official Site
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Director
Derik Murray
Screenwriter
John Barbisan
Starring
  • Van Jones
  • Al Sharpton
  • Nick Cannon
  • Carmelo Anthony
  • Malcolm Jenkins

Through the voices of contemporary leaders and activists, the documentary "I Am MLK Jr." explores the enduring legacy of a man whose dream continues to shape a nation. Directed by Derik Murray and written by John Barbisan, the film weaves archival footage with powerful modern testimonials, examining how the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonate in today's ongoing struggle for equality. Figures like activist Van Jones, Reverend Al Sharpton, and entertainer Nick Cannon join athletes Carmelo Anthony and Malcolm Jenkins to reflect on King's teachings, drawing direct lines from the civil rights battles of the past to the social justice movements of the present. This compelling 120-minute portrait moves beyond the iconic speeches to reveal the timeless and challenging core of King's philosophy, presenting a thought-provoking examination of how his vision for a beloved community remains both an inspiration and a call to action.