The Center for Multicultural Education

 

 
Martin Luther King Jr. Film Series
 

Thursday, January 12, 2005

11:00AM - 11:50AM
The Man and the Dream

 

This video revisits the life and legacy of the legendary leader through interviews with his confidants and extensive analysis of his speeches and sermons. This video includes interviews with former FBI agents and King’s allies, offering a first person view of the conflict between the private man and the public figure.

 

12:30PM - 3:00PM (every 60 minutes)
Amazing Grace

 

This film chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the events that surrounded the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 60’s. This film explores the roots of the black peace movement from the1955 Bus Boycott in Montgomery, to his stirring “I Have A Dream,” speech at the Washington Monument, to his role in the famous walk from Selma to Montgomery.

 

Friday, January 13, 2005

11:00AM - 12:55PM
Commemorative Collection

 

This films offers two programs celebrating the achievement of Martin Luther King Jr. In remembrance of Martin, examines the very aspects of King’s life that him to become a legend. Martin Luther King Jr. features all of King’s major addresses, including his immortal “I Have A Dream” speech.

 

1:30PM - 3:00PM (every 30 minutes)
Civil Rights Leader

 

This video includes lively interviews with leading authorities on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. accompanied by fascinating archival footage, photographs and period music.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2005

11:00AM - 12:30PM
Historical Perspective

 

This film offers a one of a kind examination of Dr. King’s extraordinary life. Using rare and largely unseen film footage and photographs, writer/director Tom Friedman explores hoe Dr. King’s ideas, thoughts and causes evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the Civil Rights Movement.

 

12:30 - 3:00PM (every 30 minutes)
Legacy of a Dream

 

Narrated by James Earl Jones, this film examines the life and times of the civil rights leader, as well as revealing his enduring legacy.

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2005

11:00AM - 3:00PM (every 60 minutes)
Speeches Collection

 

Follow his electrifying speeches from the early days as a young pastor in Montgomery, to the great march on Washing, including the final prophetic speech in Memphis just days before his tragic assassination. This video is a moving remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.

 

All Showings will be at the Center for Multicultural Education (109MAU)

 

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