Martin Luther King, Jr. DVD

Studio: Educational Video Network, Inc
Product Type: DVD

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One of the greatest and most memorable moments in the civil rights movement occurred when 200,000 people marched on Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. Not only was the gathering of so many united people extraordinary, but that day Martin Luther King Jr. stood before the marchers and delivered his most eloquent and inspiring speech. This video offers the "I Have a Dream" speech in its entirety, as well as footage of the opposition the protesters faced, such as the fire hoses the police in Alabama used to disperse the crowds. The narrator explains that the hoses shot 700 pounds of pressure, enough to strip the bark off a tree. However, the grimness of this era is not the only focus in this video. Dr. King had so much hope and faith in the success of the civil rights movement, and the greatest demonstration of this is in the famous speech. He uses modern metaphors and poetry to get his message out clearly, as when he describes the capitol as having given blacks a check marked "insufficient funds," but he reminds us that they will refuse to believe the bank of justice is bankrupt, that they will cash their check for riches of freedom and security of justice. Throughout the speech he emphasizes his mission: nonviolence as a method of overcoming ("Soul force against militant force") and the importance of walking together as a unified group, and never walking alone. Although the video ends with his death, it still leaves the viewer feeling uplifted with Robert Kennedy's memorial address, pleading with Americans to hold on to Dr. King's views and adopt them as their own. A concise video with one of the greatest speeches of our time. --Samantha Allen Storey

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"I have a dream today." On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King spoke these words as he addressed a crowd of more than 200,000 civil rights protesters gathered at The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Two months earlier, President John Kennedy had sent a civil rights bill to Congress, but it was struck down. Although Kennedy was concerned about the possibility of widespread violence during this protest, he realized he was powerless to stop it and embraced the movement instead. Known as the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," the country expected to hear King deliver strong words to his opponents. Instead, his "I Have a Dream" speech was one of heartfelt passion and poetic eloquence that still echoes in our memory.

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Lessons Learned of a great man - Dr. MLK.......2007-03-13

Our Diversity Council has started a Lunch and Learn series reviewing cultural presentations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speech - I Have A Dream was well received and many of the participants left the session with a renewed sense of appreciation for the role he played in bringing the nation together. You could tell his message came from his heart as he rarely looked down at his written speech. This gentle man touched the hearts of many then - and he continues to make an impact today. What a comparison it was to hear Dr. King's speech and then to hear Jesse Jackson's speech 20 years later. I would strongly recommend this movie.

Vedio History.......2007-02-08

There are literal scorces of footage of the modern Civil Rights movement. None, however, expect for short scenes and excerpts, has ever recorded the entire speech delivered by Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech" at the March on Washington in August, 1963. This is an invaluable DVD simply for that reason along. Teachers, students, groups and others can well benefit having a copy of this vedio history.

Good Context for, Presentation of an Exemplary Speech.......2007-01-24

Great presentation of MLK's incredible speech. Newsreel footage of "The Big March" provides context and takes you back in time.

A young Peter Jennings narrates the beginning of the first selection on the DVD.

Excellent speech........2007-01-14

I'm living in germany.
This is a speech which is surely one of the best ever spoken.

It is a combination of excellent speech and a lesson of history.

Something you should have in your collection.

The quality of the DVD and material is not the most important thing. A text of the speech is not included for interested non US buyers, but you can get it in the internet.

Regards,
Lutz H.

Perfect.......2006-03-12

Essential for any thinking man over the age of 40 in the United States.

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Powerful Stuff boys and girls.
a must watch
Reflections on The N Word-Divided We Stand
Watch this movie and then start talking about it
For once, I can't think of a title for a review. Eesh.

The N Word - Divided We Stand
Starring: Paul Mooney , Laurence Fishburne , Bokeem Woodbine , Talib Kweli , and Whoopi Goldberg
Director: Todd Williams (VI)
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ASIN: B000BF0DBK
Release Date: 2006-01-16

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Easily the most inflammatory, shocking and historic word in the English language, the N word has smoldered in the American psyche for over a century. It has morphed from a source of hate, degradation and embarrassment to a term of endearment used amongst the many races of young people. But is that OK? Surf the web or eavesdrop in the lunchroom and you will find the N word is alive. Has overuse removed its horrific origins; has it lost its power to insult and enrage? Given the word's continually shifting use, The N Word is a brave and bold confrontation of the taboo, exploring the history and relevance of the word and the social status within and between races. The N Word ignites the conversation. Let the debate begin!

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Powerful Stuff boys and girls........2006-08-05

Excellent and well thought out. I enjoyed this from start to finish, the poem by Saul Williams was mind blowing, the recitations by Jazmin Guy and others were deeply moving as well. sadly, most people that use the word were put on the spot in this DVD and were incredulos to the origin of the word. So that lesson on the origin alone is worth the price or rental. Why more African-Americans are not watching these types of flims is beyond me. Great job.

a must watch.......2006-04-26

this is the kind of film that will have a healthy discussion on the usuage of the word. it goes back through the history of time in the findings&usage of the word through the years&how it was used.Richard Pryor truly made it Powerful,but also he himself upon going on a trip to Africa den-nounced it.it never went away,but it got re-named&brought back.it has different meanings to different people depends on who you talk to.this film will have you talking&then you have to make up your mind where you stand on the use of the word. but this is the kind of film that is a must see for all people to me.

Reflections on The N Word-Divided We Stand .......2006-03-14

The film immediately bought me into a new and unique way to look at the profound and divisive effects of just one word. The film helped me to experience a set of painful feelings that I had previously not shared. The broad number of people saying the N word in such various context was a very creative way to help outsiders become insiders to the feelings caused by that word. Congratulations to the writer and director!

Watch this movie and then start talking about it.......2006-02-06

This is one of the best documentaries I've ever watched, and one of the most powerful. It is an exploration of the `N' word, and all the power, hurt, and connotations it has. Most of Hollywood and some of the music community offers their views on the word- when to use it, when not to, who to use it with. But this movie is so much more than that.

It sounds way to much like an after school special to say that this movie will open up a dialogue between you and anyone you watch it with, or explain it to. Yes, this is the case with this film. Once the subject is breeched- and this is the perfect icebreaker to do it with- then you and others can start talking about what this word means to them and how it has impacted them or those they love. Everyone has something to say about it. So listen and learn. It's powerful in a very magical way.

Just don't watch the film and expect easy answers on race or community issues, but do watch the movie and expect to have a very thought provoking experience.

Recommended for everyone, but parents might want to screen this movie before watching it with young children as it has adult subjects and language.

But watch this movie, then watch it with those you love. You'll be glad you did. Talking about these issues is the only way to solve anything.

For once, I can't think of a title for a review. Eesh........2006-01-29

I was hesitant to review this movie. Why? Because it's the kind of movie that'll either help or harm someone based on their score. It's like when someone gives a Michael the Hutt Moore movie a low score, everyone assumes that reviewer "doesn't know the truth" and is ignorant. But when they give it a good review (for whatever sick reason), everyone else assumes that the person doesn't know their facts, and will believe whatever they're presented with. I say this because it's true. If I were to give this movie one star, the majority of people out there wouldn't read my review, and just vote "no" immediately, thinking I'm racist. But if I gave it 5 stars, everyone will be merry, prance about, and know I'm not racist because of the high score. In saying this, I'm hoping that you will read my entire review, and go from there. I rented The N Word if only because of the tagline: Nothing promises to be as controversial, or combustible, as...THE N WORD. The fact that someone could make an entire documentary on something that's been covered in many books blew my mind. What could it be about? Would it just be people going on about the obvious- how bad the word is? All the back of the box really says is that the n word is "easily the most inflammatory, shocking and historic word in the English language". Despite there being many words worse. What I got was mostly what I expected- a history of the word, and different celebrities going on about it.

The N Word starts out with a poorly done montage of historical clips and footage from the modern times. I say poorly done because the modern footage is given that psudo-grain look to make us try and appreciate it more than we already should. This technique isn't used again. Black celebrities and George Carlin join together and share their stories about the first time they heard the word, or were called it. Some people interviewed here are more comfortable with the word than others, some never had much of a problem with the word as they can realize that we're living in a different time period now, and others just plain love the controversey the word causes. Later, they go over the origin of the word. It originally came from the Latin word for black, as most of us know, but whether or not it was used in the deraguatory sense isn't known. Those interviewed then go into what they think about how the word's used now, and most of them all agree that it's used in the same way as "dude" or "man" are used by white people. But it depends on the way you say it to determine if it's an insult or not. All of this is interesting of course, but it's not telling us anything new. We know it's a bad word, but -why- is it still being used by people of all colors if apparently, the majority of the world's population sees that it's a word beneath anything? Why can some people get away with saying it as long as they're part of a race that got that word in the first place? To me, that was the more important question, and it isn't touched until 2/3 through. Halfway through, normal people on the streets are interviewed, and see say that they see rappers as making the word mean nothing anymore- because the word's thrown around so much that it doesn't matter. They're right. How many mainstream rap songs use the word as a regular part of their lyrics? A good few minutes in this documentary are dedicated to Richard Pryor, showing us just how much he influenced not only comedy, but society as well with his humor. I've always loved Pryor's work, but the segment here gives a good, in-depth look at how he started to change America's look at black people. How he'd play white clubs and use the word more than I thought humanly possible in a single joke. It's one of the better parts in this film.

Even now, it's hurting my head trying to make sense of everything in the movie. It's almost like two different movies were edited together. You have the section dealing with the word, and then another section dealing with black history in America and entertainment. The first 20 minutes of the movie were poorly done- the history of the word being combined with celebrities' stories of when they first heard the word are mixed together, cutting off eachother just when one of the two gets good. And while this movie's dedicated to one racial slur, I wish some of the people talking about other cultures and countries using similar words for their own people would've been looked at a little more. We get a story about what Russians used to call eachother, a word meaning "lowly pesant", which was interesting and going somewhere. But he's then cut off, and we're back to other stories about the n word from George Carlin. A rapper interviewed here is asked if he has an inner-struggle with the word since he uses it so much in his songs. He says he does, but he's making albums for the kids, and it's up to their parents to explain to them the context. What a winner, eh? If he's so torn about the word, how about he not use it until he's figured out how he feels 100%? There's more that I could talk about, but it'd take too long. I was hoping for The N Word to be more than just interviews- to have someone who narrated everything, trying to explain if this word should be abolished or not. Seriously, why is this word still being used, and why is it still so controversial? Asians never call eachother a racial slur, but then freak out when anyone of any other race calls them that? Until someone rediscovers the word, I don't think there'll ever be a real verdict on if the word is truly bad, or if it's ok as long as you're part of that race and end it with a "a" instead of a "er". All the movie is, is celebrities and historians exploring the word, never really going anywhere with it. Yes, it's an interesting movie, but it could've been done better. Had this been a mini-series on TLC, I think it could've had more depth. And just for the heck of it, I finally saw voice actress Cree Summer for the first time here. If you don't know her by name, you've most likely heard her voice numerous times. She voices pratically every black character in cartoons. Susie from Rugrats, Foxxy Love, etc. While I'm sick of her being seemingly the only black voice actress, it was good to finally get a face with her.

Being a basic documentary, the picture quality isn't going to reach motion picture status. Everything is clear though, and only the archive footage looks bad. Though some interview spots suffer from faded colors and blurs (George Carlin and Ice Cube especially), it doesn't affect the movie at all. The audio's good too- they really cleaned up some of the older footage and audio clips.

The only special feature is a commentary by the writer/director Todd Larkins and producer Helena Echegoyen. It starts out well- why the movie was made. Todd Larkins saw something on where Flava Flav was censored from using the word because the movie companies that owned what program he was on had banned the word. This upset Todd and he went from there. Overall, this is a good track- Todd talks almost non-stop, though he mostly talks about the people in the movie and how he got them. Helena provides some background info on each person as well, making for a very informative track. This whole thing's almost like a very detailed bibliography. Sadly, Todd, at one point, says he was going for an MTV style of graphics and edits. Bad Todd, bad. There are no trailers for this movie.

As you can tell by my abnormally unoragnized review, I don't know what to make of this documentary. It shouldn't get good reviews just because it touches a subject that so few are willing to do, but it shouldn't get bad reviews either because of its lack of direction. What we have here is a good series of interviews, but no real conclusion on the word. While it should be obvious to everyone that the word -is- bad no matter how you say it, The N Word gives a 50/50 to both sides. One of my friends tonight, said this: "But god, where's all the debate? It's offensive whenever someone other than a black person uses it. Sometimes though, black people use it as an insult. Too bad that's only about...5% of the time". He's right, but I guess the decision's still up to you.

The History Channel Presents Voices of Civil Rights

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The History Channel Presents Voices of Civil Rights
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream
Free at Last: Civil Rights Heroes
Citizen King
The Ku Klux Klan - A Secret History (History Channel)
Martin Luther King: Historical Perspective

ASIN: B0006212GI
Release Date: 2006-01-31

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The civil rights movement in the 1950s and '60s--a tumultuous time marked by frequent tragedy and occasional triumph--is examined in this provocative two-disc, four-hour set containing five programs produced for the History Channel. The first of these, "Voices of Civil Rights," eschews the standard documentary format of narration, interviews, photos, etc. in favor of personal, firsthand reminiscences by people, black and white alike, who lived through the turbulent years when there were two very separate Americas, especially in the South. For "Negroes," there was the world in which they were reared, loved and cherished; then there was "the real world," where they were hated by whites and discrimination was a bitter fact of daily life. Major events and issues like the struggles for school integration and voter registration, the killing of Medgar Evers, and the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror are covered, but it's the anecdotal accounts of these exceptionally well-spoken people that really drive them home. The extraordinary tale of the KKK's atrocities against the family of Vernon Dahmer, for instance, is told not only by the victims but by one of the Klansmen who participated. Repentant and deeply ashamed to this day, the latter ultimately testified in court against his "brethren"; later, while serving his own sentence, he was visited in prison and forgiven by the very people whose lives he had shattered.

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This animated time-travel adventure features a stellar cast and is a delight for kids and adults alike. When Matt, a black teenager, has to go on a class field trip to the museum of Martin Luther King Jr., he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time to meet Dr. King.

The story is also remarkably moving, as Matt and Randy learn what Dr. King did for humanity, and come to see him as a real person, not a historical figure. Matt and Randy experience segregation firsthand when they aren't allowed to eat on a train together. Together, they witness the bus boycott, the Birmingham riots, and the "I Have a Dream" speech. They discuss the theme of "non-violent resistance" with their new friend Martin and the work of Ghandi in India. As King tells Matt, "We must meet hate with love. It will take time, but somebody's got to start." Authentic historical footage blended with animation make this an excellent choice for teaching kids about the legacy of Dr. King. --Elisabeth Keating

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What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2007-03-08

My kindergardener watched this in class and loved it. He begged the teacher to play it on multiple days. I purchased this for him and he watched it twice in one night. A great way to help children learn! What a great all-star cast!

Excellent kids' movie about Martin Luther King Jr.! .......2007-02-17

I borrowed this movie from a colleague at work to show to my class of special needs students. After viewing it with them, and seeing their reactions, I had to buy it. It teaches values that are so vital to humanity. The movie provides first hand accounts with actual footage and cartoon characters. I would recommend this item to share with any child to teach tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness, and to teach about the great Martin Luther King Jr. I would even recommend it to adults, who sadly, in the 21st century continue to be hateful.

A great elementary school video about a great man.......2007-01-13

This video was shown at my daughter's elementary school today. She enjoyed watching the cartoon version of this and thought the characters in the movie are cool. The challenge of making history seem real and meaningful to young people continues to be a big one. Even the greatest of names are difficult to bring to life when they aren't associated with someone who is living today.

In this fantastic story we have two friends, one black and one white, learn about King during a school field trip, and soon find themselves traveling through time to meet King in his youth and then follow him through history, up until the day he was killed in 1968. In the process, they learn a lot about racial segregation and King's role in working to bring down the barriers in the U.S. south. At times, the shift from cartoon to news footage seems a bit forced, but it works most of the time. Although the story lacks substance, this is not a major problem since King's own story is so compelling.

The cast of voices is impressive, with 16 recognizable names, including leading African American performers such as James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson and others. The film was made in co-operation with the King family, with Yolanda and Dexter also lending their voices to the production. While there's no attempt here to provide a complete picture of King's life, the major events of the civil rights movement are covered off quite well. The combination of animation and real footage was up to par and I recommend this movie to everyone.

I watched this in elementary!.......2006-09-19

I watched this movie every Martin Luther King Day in elementary. I started in 4th grade then ended up in 6th. Every year I was still engrossed in the message and the characters that were put forward. I, in highschool, am ordering this movie to show my little sister who hasn't seen it and hasn't appreciated MLK. It's a must for people OF ALL AGES to see the world through MLK's eyes and what it would be without him. It allows people to connect with MLK and to see what he really strove for. I love this movie, it will never grow old! I hope to show this to my kids one day.

Great pick for MLK day.......2006-03-27

As a first grade teacher it was hard to find a movie that the kids would enjoy and learn from. This movie was great for both of those needs. The kids love the movie and I also enjoyed watching it. It was a great pick for MLK day.

Biography - Martin Luther King Jr.: The Man and the Dream (A&E DVD Archives)

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Concise History
A good one hour documentary, but not the best in the world

Biography - Martin Luther King Jr.: The Man and the Dream (A&E DVD Archives)
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr. , and Biography
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Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream
Biography - Mahatma Gandhi: Pilgrim of Peace (A&E DVD Archives)
Biography - Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom (A&E DVD Archives)
Martin Luther King: Historical Perspective
Biography - Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union (A&E DVD Archives)

ASIN: B0002V7NZ2
Release Date: 2004-08-10

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will live long in our collective memory as a symbol of peaceful resistance to injustice. But, of course, he was more than a symbol--he was a man. Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. uses striking images and first-class research to explore both sides of this tragic hero. It tells us how his comfortable upbringing made him resistant at first to his role as leader of the civil rights movement, but also how he ultimately came to terms with it and even accepted the inevitability of his martyrdom. Documentary footage of his brilliant speeches and interviews with friends and associates make for a penetrating look at the inspirations and frustrations that made up this great man's life. --Rob Lightner

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Concise History.......2006-10-13

This intriguing video covers a lot of ground in 60 minutes or less and does so in classic A & E quality.

The story begins where it should, in the beginning. The early years of Martin's life are significantly impacted by his dad. "Daddy" King is painted as a culturally elite and powerful black leader. This did some harm to my limited understandings of the elder King but were necessary to establish the reason for some of King Jr's college aged decisions.

The video revealed some hidden truths about Pastor King's life. Secrets I had never heard of or imagined possible. The delivery of these secrets is believable due to the testimony of the involved parties. A few shocking facts are also revealed from the politics of the day.

In short, this video is almost too concise to do justice to the legend and fame of Dr. King. On the other hand, much can be learned and appreciated from this "short story".

A good one hour documentary, but not the best in the world.......2000-06-08

This was an interesting documentary, but the directorial artsy stuff was quite curious. Filters (?) on the camera lenses gave the skies wierd hues and landscapes were odd colors, too. And that "turn the camera sideways" thing was in most of the still shots.

Those nuances almost drew my focus away from the story of King's life, which was not what the director intended, I'm sure.

This is one of the first documentaries I've seen on King where it freely discusses the whole FBI-King wire tapping incidents and the skirt chasing episodes. Also discussed the fact that Daddy King (MLK's Dad) rose up from abject poverty and his own children grew up in relative affluence - compared to most of the black community.

But if you want to learn more about the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., I'd recommend "Eyes on the Prize" put out by PBS.

It's longish - but I guarantee you can't watch one episode without weeping tears of joy and gratitude at the price that was paid by MLK and others to buy freedom for men and women of color.

Eyes of the Prize is still the definitive series on the history of civil rights.

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The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most important and inspirational figures in U.S. - and World - History. He spoke of peace at a time when there was great conflict between black and white America, divisiveness within the civil rights movement itself, and an undeclared war in Vietnam that seemed to divide everyone.

In addition to rare, archival footage, King: Man Of Peace In A Time Of War features exclusive interviews with such notables as the Rev. Jesse Jackson (who marched alongside Dr. King); retired general and former Secretary of State, Colin Powell (who reflects on how far the civil rights movement has come); and legendary journalist Howard K. Smith (who introduced Dr. King to Richard Nixon); amongst others including Congressman Charles Rangel, Quincy Jones, Hugh Hefner and Laurence Fishburne, plus controversial commentary from Malcolm X.

Most remarkable of all is the ultra-rare appearance of Dr. King himself on a 1967 Mike Douglas Show speaking eloquently about civil rights, especially the issue of black participation in the Vietnam War. It is a revelation to see Dr. King in this intimate, conversational setting - even though he is peppered with pointed questions from host Douglas and fellow guest, singer Tony Martin.

King: Man Of Peace In A Time Of War is a timely tribute to a man who remains an inspiration and a living, breathing force for social change nearly forty years after his untimely death at the age of 39.\

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Important addition to the King Canon.......2007-02-11

This is an important addition to the publicly available materials on MLK. For the most part, it shows rare footage that one seldom sees in documentaries on Dr. King.

Yes, the ubiquitous "Dream speech" footage is here, along with a few seldom-seen interviews from the days of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. There is also a rare piece of film featuring some blistering commentary from Malcolm X attacking Dr. King in an interview (as well as a different picture from their actual meeting than is usually seen). A nice, but unidentified as to place and date scene shows Dr. King casually dressed in a denim jacket giving a witty but powerful response to rioters.

The bonus here of course, is a complete interview from November 2, 1967 from the Mike Douglas show. Those of us who remember the Douglas show as a sort of lightweight Ed Sullivan making small talk with the popular entertainers of the day are in for a shock here. Here, Mike Douglas and a singer named Tony Martin ask Dr. King some rather pointed questions about his stand on Vietnam, race riots, communism, patriotism, and race relations in general. Dr. King responds to each question and refutes the common criticisms of his time without missing a beat in an equally pointed fashion.

It would be interesting to see similar television appearances of Dr. King from this era. I once saw a brief clip of a 1968 Tonight Show appearance with a relaxed and joking Dr. King, but this is nowhere to be found in recent video compilations.

The narrator does not mention Iraq here, but he makes some intersting statements about Dr. King's Vietnam pronouncements being "equally relevant to our own time." Read between the lines, folks.

This is important since the post-Dream aspects of Dr. King's career are seldom discussed these days (although Eyes on the Prize, Citizen King, and the KING miniseries with Paul Winfield handles these subjects admirably).

In either case, this is a must see for the "Kingologists" and a good addition to the growing selections of King Cds and DVDs.

Understanding the Essence of Martin Luther King, Jr........2007-01-30

A wonderful look at a unique man. Worth it just to see the very impressive spontaneous conversations on the Mike Douglas Show.

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King
King
A Civil Rights History Lesson
The struggle to do good
Finally, both MLK & MX are on DVD!

King
Starring: Paul Winfield , Cicely Tyson , Tony Bennett , Roscoe Lee Browne , and Lonny Chapman
Director: Abby Mann
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ASIN: B00066VTU8
Release Date: 2005-01-11

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The late, great Paul Winfield tackles the role of his career in King, an NBC miniseries originally broadcast over three nights in February 1978. Demonstrating a deeply inspired commitment to his performance as civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Winfield's voice and presence are different from King's, but he flawlessly conveys the physical and psychological essence of the man. In the six-hour telefilm written and directed by Judgment at Nuremberg Oscar®-winner Abby Mann, King is portrayed as a courageously devoted crusader for a just cause, whose commitment to nonviolent protest was a heavy burden he bore with miraculous poise and conviction, often at the expense of his health and well-being. Like Winfield, Cicely Tyson is uncannily convincing in her role as King's noble wife, Coretta.

From King's beginnings as a Baptist minister in the early 1950s to his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968, King recreates the pivotal events and speeches of King's life in meticulous detail, and many of those who participated in these historical civil-rights milestones appear in the film (including Rosa Parks, Ramsey Clarke, Ossie Davis, and singer Tony Bennett) or served as consultants during production. And while Mann's first and only directorial effort is somewhat dry and artless, his devotion to factual detail is apparent in every frame, making King the definitive dramatization of MLK's extraordinary life and legacy. The DVD bonus features include three substantial mini-documentaries that explore King's struggle, the civil rights movement, and the making of the film, featuring extensive interviews with Ossie Davis (who plays MLK's father in the miniseries) and civil rights leader Bishop Kenneth C. Unger. --Jeff Shannon

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Nominated for nine Emmy AwardsÂ(r), this "astute and compelling" (Variety) biographybased on the remarkable life of Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., takes an intimate look at one of the world's most public heroes during one of the most tumultuous times in American history. Starring Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson and Ossie Davis, King is a riveting tale that appropriately honors a true legend.In 1950s/60s America, the civil rights movement found its leader in a Southern Baptist minister. Using lyrical eloquence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., motivated masses of peopleblack and whiteto demand equality by way of nonviolent protest. But in spite of his peaceful agenda, Dr. King was often the target of terrible violence. He was never swayedfrom his path, however; for by the time he was assassinated in 1968, Dr. King had already defined adream that would change a nation forever.

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King.......2007-07-03

Written and directed by Oscar/Emmy winner Abby Mann, "King" is a meticulous recreation of MLK¹s mystical odyssey from spirited young Baptist preacher to anointed spokesman for the vast non-militant wing of the Civil Rights movement. The revelation here is the extent to which King did not choose his thorny path, but was chosen, both by his own people and a higher power. Winfield and Tyson (who¹d starred together in the fabulous "Sounder" six years prior) are both superb as Martin and Coretta, and along with Mann¹s incisive script and a stellar supporting cast, they make "King" a powerful and enlightening experience.

King.......2006-08-15

Entertaining and educational. An excellent portrayal of a great american leader and how he changed history. I came away with a better understanding of U.S. history and of non-violent methods for creating political change.

A Civil Rights History Lesson.......2006-03-14

This series allows the viewer to see inside the private and public life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family. Paul Winfield is an exceptional actor and his protrayal of Dr. King is outstanding. Viewers of this series will learn details of the courtship of Coretta Scott King through Dr. King's assassination. Most notable and enjoyable to see are the cameo appearances of all four of Dr. King's children throughout the series. It is a must see.

The struggle to do good.......2006-01-16

I've seen a few movies on King and have gotten something out of all of them. What I particularly enjoyed about this presentation is how it showed King's vulnerability, his concerns over where political activism would take his life, and how it would effect (even endanger) his family. That's a quandary for many activists, activists we'll never know the names of. I know lawyers who have challenged large polluting businesses and have received threats for their efforts. There are people all over this country/world challenging powerful interests in one way or another who encounter challenges similar to those that King did, or Jesus did.
This DVD provides a good depiction of how it is that people often choose to keep supporting efforts for justice, including people in the entertainment industry like Tony Bennett, and people who once were part of the establishment like Ramsey Clark - both of whom make appearances in the film.
I'm going to get a copy of this DVD and donate it to a Goodwill after all my friends and co-workers have seen it. I want to be sure that people with few resources have a chance to discover it.

"The United States is the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today." -MLK

Finally, both MLK & MX are on DVD!.......2005-09-19

Having enjoyed watching the movie "Malcolm X" with Denzel Washington in the title role, I wondered if a movie had been made about the other major figure in the civil-rights/human-rights movement of the 1950s & '60s, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. I searched Amazon's DVD section for him, & sure enough, there was a movie--with Paul Winfield playing the title role. Although the movie itself was made in 1978, the DVD's copyright year is this very year, 2005. The DVD bonus material includes interviews of Ossie Davis, who knew & admired both MLK & MX, as well as played Daddy King in the movie. I was amazed to learn that Al Freeman Jr (who played Elijah Muhammad in the MX movie) also played one of MLK's colleagues in the MLK movie, & that all 4 of the real King children (Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter & Bernice) played other characters in the movie.

Among the differences between the movie & the facts is that the church bombing in which the 4 girls died actually happened after, instead of before, MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech. Also, the funeral scene shows 4 caskets, whereas in real life one family opted for a separate funeral. As for the meeting between MLK & MX, it happened in Washington DC surrounded by reporters & photographers, not in Chicago behind a closed door; in fact, MX had already been killed by the time MLK went to Chicago. And of course, the names of a few characters were changed.

All in all, it's a wonderful movie, with 3 parts lasting about an hour & a half each. Now that I have DVDs of both MLK & MX, I keep them side by side in front of the rest of my DVD collection.

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Been to the Mountaintop
Starring: Jr. Martin Luther King
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ASIN: B000LC5B3I
Release Date: 2006-12-19

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Original footage features highlights from dramatic speeches and conversations apanning 1956 to 1968, including his last address on April 3, 1968, the night before his assassination in Memphis.

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Dr King&JFK hold it down
The Speeches Collection -- John F. Kennedy
The Evil Empire speech without the "evil empire"
Words that both defined and turned the wheels of history
Good Content, but Poor Production

The Speeches Collection, Vol. 1
Starring: Jacqueline Kennedy , Adlai Stevenson , Hubert H. Humphrey , Theodore Sorensen , and Eleanor Roosevelt
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ASIN: B000060MVJ
Release Date: 2002-07-30

Description

This collection includes the most powerful, inspirational words of some of the most famous orators in history. Each volume contains historical footage, photographs, and the best-known speeches of the past century. Perfect for the classroom or for the history buff. Includes the following: John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan. 4 hours.

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Dr King&JFK hold it down.......2004-06-27

the rest are weak.I don't care&never cared to hear what Reagan had to say ever.Dr.King is still a Force that hasn't been touched yet.JFK was cool as a Speaker if nothing else.

The Speeches Collection -- John F. Kennedy.......2003-04-27

I work in the political field. Presidential history is one of my specialties. I am a former history teacher, also, who collects political memorabilia and went to high school and college (Florida State University) in the Kennedy-Johnson era. It was a wonderful era and this is a top-notch tape, if you like JFK. Ignore the comments about poor production. This is sometime after Kennedy, production techniques have improved considerably. I am selective about what I purchase and believe me, there is nothing about this tape, in my considered and historically-based opinion, that should make the JFK afficionado have second thoughts about buying it!

The Evil Empire speech without the "evil empire".......2003-02-28

I bought this in order to hear Ronald Reagan's "evil empire" speech. However, in spite of the fact that "evil empire" is quoted on the back of the DVD's cover, one never actually gets to hear Reagan utter the phrase that shook the Soviet apparat. Instead, his speech to the National Association of Evangelicals is inexplicably cut off after he refers to the Soviet Union as "the focus of evil in the modern world" - some three paragraphs BEFORE one would have heard him implore his audience not to ignore "the facts of history and the aggressive impulses of an evil empire". Talk about "Hamlet" without the Prince. Irritating, to say the least . . .

Words that both defined and turned the wheels of history.......2002-11-07

The Speeches Collection: Volume 1 is an impressive and very highly recommended two-disc, 4 hour DVD presentation of great speeches by John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Gerald Ford, and Ronald Regan. A profound amalgamation of words that both defined and turned the wheels of history, The Speeches Collection is would make a welcome and invaluable addition to school and community library Video/DVD collections.

Good Content, but Poor Production.......2002-08-02

The other reviews of this video are correct in the fact that it is marred by choppy editing and sometimes poor video quality. Also, the lack of any narration beyond those in the newsreel clips might be confusing to those who know little about the period.

However, forget what I just said and buy this tape anyhow. Just to be able to hear the words of this great and inspiring American is a blessing.

John F. Kennedy's message of courage, dedication, and sacrifice for the common good are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago. If you were born after JFK, then you definately need to see this video. If more people listened to what Kennedy was saying and tried to live up to his challenge, then this country would not be in the sorry situation that it now is. This is particularly applicable to the current self-serving national and business leadership of our country.

Listen to John F. Kennedy, and remember a time when our national leadership was concerned with goals much higher than just making as much money as possible at the expense of everyone else. To listen to this inspiring speaker is to be challenged to make our country the great place it could be.

Historic Civil Rights & Black History Films DVD: African American Racism & Prejudice Movies w/ Martin Luther King (MLK) & Maya Angelou Footage
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An excellent and rare view of some key moments in the civil rights era

Historic Civil Rights & Black History Films DVD: African American Racism & Prejudice Movies w/ Martin Luther King (MLK) & Maya Angelou Footage

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102 Minutes of Vintage Film on DVD!

ASIN: B000J32344

Product Description

Racism and The Civil Right Movement Table of Contents: (1) Integration Report (1960) (2) Negro Colleges In Wartime (1944) (3) The Plantation System In Southern Life (1950) (4) Social Class in America (1957) (5) Harlem Review (1930's) (6) Teddy (1971) (7) All The Way Home (1957) (8) What About Prejudice? (1959) Total run time is 1 hour 42 minutes

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An excellent and rare view of some key moments in the civil rights era.......2007-06-22

This is a "no frills" DVD. But its excellent quality and provides any student of african america the opportunity to see some key moments of the civil rights era as they happened. films from the 60's that defined the America we know today. A fascinating DVD I recommend to anyone into US history.

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