King in the Wilderness

Documentary

2018, Movie, 1h 51min

A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Country: United States

Director:

Peter W. Kunhardt

Cast:

Martin Luther King Jr.,

Harry Belafonte,

Robert F. Kennedy,

Joan Baez

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Critic Rasmus Torstensson

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I "King in the Wilderness" ges en nyanserad inblick i de sista åren av Martin Luther King Jr liv. Trots att dokumentären följer en bekant dramaturgi lyckas den både beröra och inspirera.

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King in the Wilderness offers a fresh and intimate perspective on the last three years of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, a tumultuous period marked by escalating turmoil and violence. Through never-before-seen footage and personal stories from those closest to him, the documentary reveals a conflicted leader who faced criticism from all sides, while remaining unwavering in his commitment to nonviolence. Despite the FBI's relentless surveillance and harassment, King continued to push for civil rights and anti-war efforts, culminating in his powerful "Beyond Vietnam" speech and the fateful Memphis sanitation strike. Featuring interviews with King's colleagues and friends, including Bernice Lafayette, Andrew Young, and John Lewis, King in the Wilderness provides a nuanced portrayal of an iconic figure, humanizing him in a way that is both relatable and inspiring.

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