Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Coretta Scott King
as Self (archive footage)
A.D. King
as Self (archive footage)
Dexter King
as Self (archive footage)
Yolanda King
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King III
as Self (archive footage)
Bernice King
as Self (archive footage)
Ralph Abernathy
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Baez
as Self (archive footage)
James Baldwin
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
as Self (archive footage)
Tony Bennett
as Self (archive footage)
