
January 15, 1929 · 97 years old
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.…

An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.

A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

Told in a quasi-documentary style, this companion piece to I Am Curious (Blue) (1968) deals with topics such as class society, non-violent resistance, sex, relationships, and tourism to Francoist Spain.

Based on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard's resonant film explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

Police arrested seven women who were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds and safe houses, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions calling themselves JANE.

Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.

A look at the career of 60 Minutes (1968) newsman, Mike Wallace.

While attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by attendees that they decide to travel across the country to better understand what makes fans so passionate about super...

Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.

An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo's journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and intimate home videos, it is a story of faith, friendship and a destiny fulf...