Martin Luther King: Days of Hope

Martin Luther King: Days of Hope

60 mins | Documentary | Sept. 9, 1997

A revealing portrait of the private life and inner struggles of Martin Luther King Junior, champion of non-violent protest and martyr of the Civil Rights Movement. The film tells the story of Dr. King’s childhood and formative years, his early triumphs for Civil Rights and his personal sacrifices, his wilderness years and his rise to international prominence.

Martin Luther King: Days of Hope

60 mins | Documentary | Sept. 9, 1997

Martin Luther King: Days of Hope
A revealing portrait of the private life and inner struggles of Martin Luther King Junior, champion of non-violent protest and martyr of the Civil Rights Movement. The film tells the story of Dr. King’s childhood and formative years, his early triumphs for Civil Rights and his personal sacrifices, his wilderness years and his rise to international prominence.
Producers BBC, Black Audio Film Collective
Original title Martin Luther King: Days of Hope
Directors John Akomfrah
Writers Edward George

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