Citizen King a film by Orlando Bagwell

From back cover:

In April 1963, a 34-year-old minister wrote a letter from behind bars in the Birmingham jail to his fellow clergymen. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere," argued Dr. Martin Luther King. "Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." The campaign to end segregation in Birmingham marked a crucial turning point in Dr. King's life, as he embarked on a controversial, often lonely struggle to redefine and redirect the movement he had helped lead. The quest would not end until his untimely death five years later.

In exploring the last few years of his life, this beautifully crafted American Experience production traces King's efforts to recast himself by embracing causes beyond the civil rights movement, by becoming a champion of the poor and an outspoken opponent of the war in Vietnam. Tapping into a rich archive of photographs and film footage and using diaries, letters, and eyewitness accounts of fellow activists, friends, journalists, political leaders and law enforcement officials, this film brings fresh insights to King's impossible journey, his charismatic leadership and his truly remarkable impact.

Produced, directed and written by Orlando Bagwell

UPC: 841887050012
Length: 115 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Film Release Date: 2004
DVD Release Date: 2005
Studio: PBS Home Video

Audio Format: Dolby Digital
Screen Format: Widescreen
Color: Color, Black & White
Original Language: English
Other Languages: None
Subtitles: None
Closed Captioned

Special Features:

• Interview with filmmaker Orlando Bagwell

Citizen King
a film by Orlando Bagwell