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Kanopy’s MLK Day Collection

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Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through film with the Kanopy MLK Day Collection. These documentaries remind us that change is possible when we stand united. To access the collection, go to kanopy.com/category/11269. #MLKDay

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with raised hand and text "We Shall Overcome" next to him on a light blue background.

Martin Luther King, Jr: We Shall Overcome

This historical compilation features highlights of major speeches given by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • The Protests
  • The Presidents of the United States John F. Kennedy Lyndon Baines Johnson
  • The Violence vs. Non-Violence Debate
  • Racism and Injustice
  • Viet Nam
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Philosophy
Cover of "The Authorized Biography: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - An Historical Perspective" featuring a photo of Dr. King.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (1994) on IMDb

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective

He was the conscience of the struggle for civil rights—and one of its many heroic martyrs. this documentary offers a one-of-a-kind examination of Dr. King’s extraordinary life. Using rare and largely unseen film footage and photographs, this film (endorsed by the King Foundation) explores how Dr. King’s ideas, beliefs and methods evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the Civil Rights Movement.

Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of a large crowd during the March on Washington.

Martin Luther King, Jr: I Have A Dream

This historical compilation features highlights of major speeches given by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. – August 28, 1963
  • Brown Chapel, Selma, Alabama – March 8, 1965
  • Final Speech, day before Dr. King`s Assassination – April 3, 1968
  • Robert F. Kennedy Eulogy – April 4, 1968
Black and white film poster featuring scenes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Text reads, "KING: A Filmed Record.
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1969) on IMDb

King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery To Memphis

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, King: A Filmed Record is a monumental documentary that follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King’s speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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In Remembrance of Martin (1986) on IMDb

In Remembrance of Martin

Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King’s career and trace his leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his “I Have a Dream” speech.

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