More than 1,000 pages of newly declassified FBI documents detail the agency's efforts to surveil and discredit Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
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More than 1,000 pages of newly declassified FBI documents detail the agency's efforts to surveil and discredit Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
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Martin Luther King Jr. faced intense scrutiny from J. Edgar Hoover and the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the Civil Rights Movement. MLK/FBI presents a chronological account of the FBI's efforts to discredit King from 1955 to 1968, utilizing newly declassified documents and archival footage. The film features interviews with figures such as Beverly Gage and Andrew Young, who discuss the agency's tactics, including surveillance and attempts to undermine King's reputation. The documentary concludes with a note that not all FBI files will be available until 2027.
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The GuardianThis clever documentary explores the security service’s tireless attempts to discredit Martin Luther King.
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- See newly declassified FBI documents on MLK.
- Meet key figures like Andrew Young and James Comey.
- Find out how the FBI tried to discredit King.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
- MLK/FBI won the Best Documentary Award at the San Diego International Film Festival in October 2020.
- The documentary holds a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews.
- The film has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic from 21 critics.
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Who directed the documentary MLK/FBI?
MLK/FBI was directed by Sam Pollard.
What is the release date for MLK/FBI in the United States?
MLK/FBI is set to be released in the United States on January 15, 2021.
What was the approval rating of MLK/FBI on Rotten Tomatoes?
MLK/FBI holds an approval rating of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews.
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