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When his dream for American became a nightmare

King in the Wilderness

7.020181h 51m
Documentary

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.

Directed by Peter W. Kunhardt

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Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
Joan Baez
Joan BaezSelf
Harry Belafonte
Harry BelafonteSelf
Clarence B. Jones
Clarence B. JonesSelf
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Bernard LaFayette Jr.Self
Andrew Young
Andrew YoungSelf
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C.T. VivianSelf
John Lewis
John LewisSelf

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