Digital restoration of this 1970 documentary classic!
Constructed
from a wealth of archival footage, KING: A FILMED RECORD... MONTGOMERY
TO MEMPHIS is a monumental documentary that follows Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, during 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.
This
film is a cinematic national treasure that allows viewers to be
first-hand witnesses to Dr. King's crusade, and thereby gain a fuller
appreciation of both the personal challenges he endured and the vast
cultural legacy he left behind.