MLK/FBI(2020)
MLK/FBI Synopsis
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK/FBI (2020) is a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, released on September 15, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Beverly Gage and David Garrow. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Writers:
- David J. Carrow, Benjamin Hedin, Laura Tomaselli
- Producers:
- Benjamin Hedin, Kate Hurwitz, Brian Becker
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Chappell
- Production:
- Field of Vision, Play/Action Pictures
- Revenue:
- $44,877
- Status:
- Released
MLK/FBI (2020) Trailer
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MLK/FBI Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for MLK/FBI.
Official Trailer
Trailer
PFF29 Q&A | MLK / FBI
Featurette
MLK/FBI Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover
as Self (archive footage)
- Beverly Gage
Beverly Gage
as Self
- David Garrow
David Garrow
as Self
Andrew Young
as Self
- Donna Murch
Donna Murch
as Self
Clarence B. Jones
as Self
- Charles Knox
Charles Knox
as Self
- Marc Perrusquia
Marc Perrusquia
as Self
James Comey
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, written by David J. Carrow, Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli, produced by Benjamin Hedin, Kate Hurwitz and Brian Becker.
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MLK/FBI Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 21 ratings.
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MLK/FBI – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch MLK/FBI online?
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MLK/FBI (2020) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, 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 MLK/FBI?
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The main cast of MLK/FBI (2020) includes Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Beverly Gage, David Garrow and Andrew Young. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was MLK/FBI released?
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MLK/FBI was released on September 15, 2020 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is MLK/FBI worth watching?
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MLK/FBI (2020) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 21 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 MLK/FBI?
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