Martin Luther King Jr. Movie Trailers
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The Bus Trailer (1965)
05 April 1965
The struggle for civil rights has been one of the most important issues of American life for the last fifty years.
Andrew Cohen on Crisis and Its Outtakes Trailer (2016)
20 April 2016
Historian Andrew Cohen discusses Robert Drew's 1963 documentary Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment.
J. Edgar Trailer (2011)
09 November 2011
As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered.
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond Trailer (2018)
20 July 2018
The Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the May events in France, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F.
Demokratie unter Druck – Europa vor der Wahl Trailer (2019)
13 May 2019
Thoughts of a diversity of public and private citizens on the virtues of democracy, its faults, its decadence, its fall and the rise of populism.
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People Trailer (2017)
26 August 2017
Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.
Klansville U.S.A. Trailer (2015)
13 January 2015
Investigates the reasons North Carolina, long seen as the most progressive state in the South, became home to the largest Klan organization in the country, with more members than all the other Southern states combined, during the 1960s.
Speeches That Shook the World Trailer (2013)
06 November 2013
Speech-making is the art of persuasion. Well-honed rhetoric appeals not just to the mind, but to the heart and, deeper down, in the guts.
The Doors Trailer (1991)
01 March 1991
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Trailer (2009)
06 November 2009
In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want.
Stand Trailer (2023)
03 February 2023
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Trailer (2022)
08 September 2022
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective.
Da 5 Bloods Trailer (2020)
12 June 2020
Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure.
Freedom Summer Trailer (2014)
17 January 2014
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
Documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
The Janes Trailer (2022)
03 May 2022
Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of “Jane” risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies.
The Beach Boys Trailer (2024)
21 May 2024
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Nixon Trailer (1995)
22 December 1995
A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands from within—spanning his troubled boyhood in California to the shocking Watergate scandal that would end his Presidency.
Origin Trailer (2023)
08 December 2023
While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.
After Civil Rights... Black Power Trailer (1967)
11 June 1967
Report on the nature of "Black Power," and how it can be effectively used. Interviews with Martin Luther King, SNCC head Stokely Carmichael, Floyd McKissick of CORE, and Charles Evers.
I Am Not Your Negro Trailer (2017)
03 February 2017
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.
Breakdown: 1975 Trailer (2025)
18 December 2025
In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.
RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy Trailer (2007)
20 November 2007
A new investigative documentary exploring the controversies surrounding the assassination of Bobby Kennedy on June 5, 1968 as he looked set to challenge Nixon for the White House.
Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective) Trailer (1973)
22 February 1973
A 1964-1973 Retrospective for homecoming POWs.
Capitalism: A Love Story Trailer (2009)
06 September 2009
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
Bobby Trailer (2006)
05 September 2006
In 1968 the lives of a retired doorman, hotel manager, lounge singer, busboy, beautician and others intersect in the wake of Robert F.
Killing Martin Luther King Jr. Trailer (2021)
01 March 2021
No person has transformed a race’s social standing as Martin Luther King Jr. He transcended racial barriers, But the quest for equality came with consequences.
When You're Strange Trailer (2010)
09 April 2010
The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands.
Martin Luther King: More Than One Dream Trailer (2022)
01 September 2022
The real dream of the American pastor Martin Luther King was never limited to civil rights. He hoped for a just America, where poverty would no longer have a place.
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show Trailer (2020)
15 April 2020
For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.
Listen to Me Marlon Trailer (2015)
29 July 2015
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Marlon Brando cinema documentary.
Becoming King Trailer (2024)
19 February 2024
An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The March Trailer (1964)
31 December 1964
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington.
Faye Trailer (2024)
15 May 2024
Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway contextualizes her life and filmography, laying bare her struggles with mental health while confronting the double standards she was subjected to as a woman in Hollywood.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Trailer (2021)
02 July 2021
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity.
The Killing of America Trailer (1981)
05 September 1981
A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States.
Chasing Trane Trailer (2017)
14 April 2017
An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world.
MLK/FBI Trailer (2020)
15 September 2020
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. : Marked Man Trailer (2018)
04 April 2018
National Geographic documentary on Martin Luther King Jr. helps drive change in the United States in the face of bitter opposition, not least from opponents within the U.
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley Trailer (2024)
12 November 2024
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Trailer (1970)
24 March 1970
A presentation of key events in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, MLK is followed through major steps in his struggle to promote racial equality.
13th Trailer (2016)
07 October 2016
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
David Susskind Archive: Interview With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Trailer (1963)
16 March 1963
The historic interview that stopped JFK in his tracks...
Clock - Socialist Burgers Inc. Trailer (2025)
02 February 2025
Clock looks, smells and tastes just like any other fast food chain. Its owner? The Swedish state.
The Negro and the American Promise Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin -- three of the most highly regarded civil rights leaders of the 1960s -- were united in their quest for Black empowerment.
Disasters of the Century Trailer (1985)
21 May 1985
This entry in the "Reel Moments" video series contains newsreel and archive footage of famous 20th century disasters, including: the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge, various ship sinkings, racecar crashes, and assassinations, with emphasis on the assassinations of Martin Luther King, John F.
In Remembrance of Martin Trailer (1986)
08 February 1986
Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I Am Curious (Yellow) Trailer (1967)
10 March 1967
Lena, aged twenty, wants to know all she can about life and reality. She collects information on everyone and everything, storing her findings in an enormous archive.
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation Trailer (2019)
24 May 2019
50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the freedom, passion, community, and joy the three-day music festival created.
The Corporation Trailer (2003)
10 September 2003
Since the late 18th century American legal decision that the business corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a dominant economic, political and social force around the globe.
Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 2: Assassination in the 20th Century Trailer (1992)
01 January 1992
Reveals through graphic historical and exclusive footage the tragic murders of political and social leaders.
The House I Live In Trailer (2012)
05 October 2012
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad.
England 79 Trailer (2019)
01 November 2019
"England 79" - 17 scenes from Great Britain the winter of discontent, 1979.
Martin Luther King at Newcastle University Trailer (1967)
13 November 1967
A remarkable event the great American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King makes a powerful speech on a unique visit to Newcastle University.
I Am MLK Jr. Trailer (2018)
04 April 2018
This feature documentary deeply explores Dr. King, his experience, his legacy and the Movement at large through key events – The Montgomery Bus Boycott, The Birmingham Campaign, March on Washington, the Selma Movement and Assassination and Legacy.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston Trailer (2008)
05 April 2008
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Death Scenes 2 Trailer (1992)
01 January 1992
DEATH SCENES II continues the exploration into the dark recesses of violence and rage that ended in such heinous crimes as the Manson Family's assault on society.
Mike Wallace Is Here Trailer (2019)
26 July 2019
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures.
All Power to the People! Trailer (1996)
01 June 1996
Using government documents, archive footage and direct interviews with activists and former FBI/CIA officers, All Power to the People documents the history of race relations and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1960s and 70s.
Citizen King Trailer (2004)
01 January 2004
Documentary about the final five, turbulent years in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King.