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I Am MLK Jr. celebrates the life and explores the character of American icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Following his journey across the mountaintops and valleys while capturing the Civil Rights Movement at large, the film provides intimate, first hand insights on Dr. King, exploring moments of personal challenge and elation, and an ongoing movement that is as important today as when Dr. King first shone a light on the plight of his fellow African Americans.
Filmed in historic churches where Dr. King preached and heightened by the music that buoyed the Civil Rights Movement, I Am MLK Jr. features a powerful cast ranging from history-changing civil rights-era activists to contemporary writers, activists and outspoken celebrities. Each interview provides a unique perspective on Dr. King, his legacy and why this history matters today.
Original Release
04/04/2018
US Release
05/15/2018
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Martin Luther King | Himself / Self |
| Carmelo Anthony | Self |
| Nick Cannon | Self |
| Clayborne Carson | Self |
| Israel Dresner | Self |
| Rutha Harris | Self |
| Jesse Jackson | Self |
| Malcolm Jenkins | Self |
| Clarence Jones | Self |
| Van Jones | Self |
Directors
Michael Hamilton, John Barbisan
Writers
John Barbisan, Ian Craig Walker
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Martin Luther King | Himself / Self |
| Carmelo Anthony | Self |
| Nick Cannon | Self |
| Clayborne Carson | Self |
| Israel Dresner | Self |
| Rutha Harris | Self |
| Jesse Jackson | Self |
| Malcolm Jenkins | Self |
| Clarence Jones | Self |
| Van Jones | Self |
| Janice Kelsey | Self |
| Shaun King | Self |
| Mamie King-Chalmers | Self |
| Bernard Lafayette | Self |
| James Lawson | Self |
| John Lewis | Self |
| Diane Nash | Self |
| Steve Schapiro | Self |
| Al Sharpton | Self |
| Nolan Shivers | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Clayborne Carson | Executive Producer |
| Tim Gamble | Executive Producer |
| Paul Gertz | Executive Producer |
| Kevin Kay | Executive Producer |
| Jaimee Kosanke | Executive Producer |
| Steve Kotlowitz | Executive Producer |
| Derik Murray | Executive Producer |
| Robert Pirooz | Executive Producer |
| Peter Scarth | Executive Producer |
| Jon Slusser | Executive Producer |
| Kent Wingerak | Executive Producer |
| Greg Zeschuk | Executive Producer |
| John Barbisan | Producer |
| Bianca Cervantes | Producer |
| Kyle Niezgoda | Producer |
| Gemma Strongman | Producer |
| Joe Tuck | Producer |
| Eric Maran | Producer |
Editors
