Drawing on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard’s powerful documentary examines the U.S. government’s surveillance, intimidation and harassment of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights era.
Cast: Beverly Gage, James Comey, Martin Luther King
Crew: Sam Pollard (Director), Robert Chappell (Director of Photography), Gerald Clayton (Music Director)
Rating: TV-PG (United States)
Genres: Documentary
Release Dates: 21 Jan 2021 (Netherlands | Wide Theatrical Release), 15 Jan 2021 (United States | Wide Theatrical Release)
Did you know? Critic Reception - The film has received widespread critical acclaim, holding a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The critics' consensus describes it as a sobering overview of the American intelligence community's efforts to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. On Metacritic, it has a score of 82 out of 100 based on 21 critics, indicating "universal acclaim." Read More
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Cherry Pickers Filmdistributie (Netherlands)
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Documentary Feature
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English
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Critic Reception - The film has received widespread critical acclaim, holding a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The critics' consensus describes it as a sobering overview of the American intelligence community's efforts to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. On Metacritic, it has a score of 82 out of 100 based on 21 critics, indicating "universal acclaim."
Awards & Nominations - "MLK/FBI," directed by Sam Pollard, has garnered widespread recognition through numerous nominations and awards from prestigious festivals and organizations. It won awards at the San Diego International Film Festival, Santa Fe International Film Festival, and FOCAL International Awards, among others, while receiving nominations from IDFA, Chicago and Denver Film Festivals, Satellite Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Critics' Choice, and more. The film's critical acclaim and industry accolades underscore its impactful exploration of civil rights history and the efforts to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. through archival footage and compelling storytelling.
Awards & Nominations - "MLK/FBI," directed by Sam Pollard, has garnered widespread recognition through numerous nominations and awards from prestigious festivals and organizations. It won awards at the San Diego International Film Festival, Santa Fe International Film Festival, and FOCAL International Awards, among others, while receiving nominations from IDFA, Chicago and Denver Film Festivals, Satellite Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Critics' Choice, and more. The film's critical acclaim and industry accolades underscore its impactful exploration of civil rights history and the efforts to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. through archival footage and compelling storytelling.
