MLK/FBI
2020•1h 44m•
★6.9(21 ratings)
Documentary
Overview
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Director
Sam PollardWriters
Watchlist
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Self
The film grossed $44.9K at the box office.
The runtime is 104 minutes (1h 44m).
The film was directed by Sam Pollard.
The screenplay was written by Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli.
Cinematography was handled by Robert Chappell.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt12801356.
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Good
21 votes
MLK/FBI
Released
14
English
United States of America
$44,877
