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MLK/FBI movie

🎬 Title: MLK/FBI

Story: This film delves into the newly released government files that detail the extensive surveillance and harassment directed at Martin Luther King, Jr. by US authorities.

⭐ Rating: 6.9 (20 votes)

📅 Release date: September 15, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

🎭 Genres: Documentary

🎬 Director: Sam Pollard

✍️ Writers: Benjamin Hedin, Laura Tomaselli

🌍 Country: United States

🏢 Production Companies: Field of Vision, Play/Action Pictures

💼 Production: | 📈 Total Revenue: $44,877

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👥 Cast: The film features archival footage of Martin Luther King Jr. and J. Edgar Hoover, alongside contributions from Beverly Gage, David Garrow, Andrew Young, Donna Murch, Clarence Jones, Charles Knox, Marc Perrusquia, and James Comey.

Editor’s note: MLK/FBI (2020) offers a thoughtful documentary experience that emphasizes tone over visual flair. Under the guidance of director Sam Pollard, it maintains a consistent pace and effectively conveys its contextual foundation. The performances, notably from Martin Luther King Jr. and J. Edgar Hoover, inject personal stakes into the narrative. At 1 hour 44 minutes, the runtime is well-suited to the material, delivering a compelling, if slightly imperfect, viewing. If the subject matter resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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