King in the Wilderness(2018)
When his dream for American became a nightmare
King in the Wilderness Synopsis
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.
King in the Wilderness (2018) is a documentary film directed by Peter W. Kunhardt, released on January 22, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Martin Luther King Jr., Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte and Clarence Jones. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter W. Kunhardt
- Writers:
- Chris Chuang
- Producers:
- Teddy Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, Trey Ellis
- Cinematographer:
- Clair Popkin
- Composer:
- Saul Simon MacWilliams
- Production:
- Kunhardt Films, HBO Documentary Films, HBO
- Status:
- Released
King in the Wilderness (2018) Trailer
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King in the Wilderness Videos & Clips
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King in the Wilderness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Baez
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Clarence Jones
as Self
- Bernard LaFayette Jr.
Bernard LaFayette Jr.
as Self
Andrew Young
as Self
- C.T. Vivian
C.T. Vivian
as Self
John Lewis
as Self
- Cleveland Sellars
Cleveland Sellars
as Self
- Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
as Self
Diane Nash
as Self
- Dorothy Cotton
Dorothy Cotton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter W. Kunhardt, written by Chris Chuang, produced by Teddy Kunhardt, George Kunhardt and Trey Ellis.
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King in the Wilderness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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King in the Wilderness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King in the Wilderness online?
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King in the Wilderness (2018) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King in the Wilderness?
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The main cast of King in the Wilderness (2018) includes Martin Luther King Jr., Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte, Clarence Jones and Bernard LaFayette Jr.. The film was directed by Peter W. Kunhardt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King in the Wilderness released?
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King in the Wilderness was released on January 22, 2018 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is King in the Wilderness worth watching?
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King in the Wilderness (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King in the Wilderness?
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