MLK/FBI

Name: MLK/FBI
Director: Sam Pollard
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Beverly Gage, Andrew Young, Donna Murch

2020Dir. Sam Pollard1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released2020

Box office$45K

DirectorSam Pollard

About This Movie

MLK/FBI is a fascinating dive into the darker side of American history. It pulls from those newly declassified files to reveal just how deeply the U.S. government surveilled and harassed Martin Luther King, Jr. The tone is somber yet compelling, as it intertwines archival footage with interviews, creating this almost haunting atmosphere. The pacing really allows you to absorb the weight of the revelations, and the themes of power, resistance, and civil rights resonate strongly. You can feel the tension and paranoia of the era, and it’s interesting to see the practical effects of those surveillance tactics on King's life. Pollard's direction brings a real sense of urgency to the narrative, making it quite distinctive in its approach to such an important subject.

Newly declassified files reveal shocking truthsExplores civil rights themes with urgencyStrong archival footage enhances storytelling