A filmed record from montgomery to memphis with harry. Jul 26, 20 seiu local 721 auditorium 1545 wilshire blvd. This academy awardnominated documentary presents key events in the life of civil rights activist martin luther king jr. It uses only original newsreel and other primary material, unvarnished and unretouched, and covers the period from the montgomery bus. Montgomery to memphis 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. King documents the life and work of martin luther king, jr. The film highlights the freedom rides and moves eventually to memphis were king drew his last breath. A filmed record from montgomery to memphis with harry belafonte in. Jan 15, 2018 constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the oscar nominated king. Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, king is a monumental documentary that follows dr. King s tireless crusade was nominated for an academy award in 1971 in the best documentary category. Kings journey from leading the 381dayslong montgomery bus boycott until his assassination in memphis in 1968.
Make sure you attend this important, onenightonly event. Montgomery to memphis is a 1970 american documentary film biography of dr. Much of the fine quality news film appears to be very close to the original camera sources. It is fitting that we commemorate the anniversary of the historic 1963 march on washington here at the atlanta cyclorama, states camille russell love. Martin luther king foundation flier for the film king. Montgomery to memphis 1970 is a documentary, biography movie starring paul newman and joanne woodward. Thread info bookmark this thread trash this thread. Rare footage of king s speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other highprofile supporters and. Originally screened in theaters for only a single night in 1970, king. Compiled entirely from archival and news footage, it presents an overview of the public life of the human rights leader, through the various moments that exemplified his work. Kings 87th birthday which was on january 15, we present the documentary king.
Martin luther king s life, from the 1955 montgomery bus boycott to his assassination in 1968, intercut with dramatic readings and interviews by friends and admirers, including ruby dee, james earl jones, paul newman, harry. Mankiewicz sidney lumet 1970 the tribute features newsreel clips of the rev. The 1970 television broadcast was produced by ely landau, known for his american film theater series, and prestigious feature films such as the. From the early bus boycotts in montgomery, alabama, in 195556, to an extract from the last address he gave the night before he was killed. A filmed recordmontgomery to memphis is a cinematic treasure. Dont normally kick my own posts, but the film is an important resource for those who care about justice, america and dr. Montgomery to memphis on your tv or mobile device at home. Kings legacy and the american civil rights movement. A filmed recordmontgomery to memphis is a 1970 american documentary film biography of dr. Paul newman, joanne woodward, ruby dee, james earl jones, clarence. Montgomery to memphis in celebration of martin luther king, jr. Mar 05, 2018 screening of the 1970 film king, a filmed record montgomery to memphis we were delighted to be back at the beautiful sands films cinema for a special screening of a rarelyseen documentary directed by the highly respected hollywood director sydney lumet 12 angry men, dog day afternoon, network, serpico. A filmed record pairs archival footage of kings rise from regional activist to worldrenowned civil rights leader with dramatic readings by many of the people he inspired, including harry belafonte, ruby dee, and paul newman. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr.
Rare video footage of historic alabama 1965 civil rights marches, mlks famous montgomery speech duration. The film was originally shown in 1970 on one night in 650 theaters. Montgomery to memphis 1970 run time 185 minutes 3 hours 1. Produced by ely landau and associate richard kaplan, this poignant account of dr. What are the release dates for king a filmed record montgomery to memphis 1970. A filmed record montgomery to memphis at the box office of participating amc locations or online today license granted for this screening by intellectual properties management, atlanta, georgia, as exclusive licensor of the king estate. A filmed om montgomery to memphis is the landmark 3hr documentary that chronicles the life and work of dr. Montgomery to memphis, 1970, directed by sidney lumet, with paul newman, joanne woodward, ruby dee, at turner classic movies. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. King, framed by celebrity narrators, including paul newman, joanne woodward, ruby dee, james earl jones, clarence williams iii, burt lancaster. A filmed documentary is a monumental documentary that follows dr.
The front of the flier features a black and white image of dr. You know, the part of the story the corporate media always cut away to a commercial. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. Made for a onenightonly screening in 600 theaters nationwide, this tribute documentary uses archival footage of dr. King is printed in bold white text in the top, right corner. A filmed record montgomery to memphis free screening. The atlanta cyclorama is proud to partner with the national center for civil and human rights to present a special screening of king. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the joseph l. Localhop pontiacs little art theatre presents king. The landmark documentary that chronicles the life and work of dr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in montgomery, alabama, the production. Montgomery to memphis is a monumental documentary that follows dr. Feb 05, 20 rare video footage of historic alabama 1965 civil rights marches, mlks famous montgomery speech duration.
Aug 14, 20 montgomery to memphis synopsis tribute to the rev. Montgomery to memphis by farrell conlan media on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Kings tireless crusade was nominated for an academy award in 1971 in the best documentary category. Originally released as a onenightonly presentation, king. The most powerful, cinematic reminder of those many sacrifices is king. African american history and culture museum event location. The back of the flier features six black and white images down the center with text on each side.
Worth it alone for nina simones haunting rendition of why the king of love is dead, heard as dr. This documentary, made in 1970, compiles exclusive footage of dr. Nothing is contrived an there is no narrations, only the stirring words of dr. The 3hour, 5minute film also will include a brief intermission. What are the release dates for king a filmed record. Montgomery to memphis is a documentary autobiography movie that was released in 1970.
This movie consists almost entirely of documentary news footage of dr. Montgomery to memphis 1970 constructed from a wealth of archival footage, king. If downloading is available, you can download the video to two locations. A filmed record montgomery to memphis is the landmark documentary chronicling the greatest american social movement of the 20th century, focusing on the life and work of dr.
Academy award nominee for best documentary feature. The film will play at 100 amc theatres in cities and towns nationwide at 6 p. Montgomery to memphis 1970 starring martin luther king and ruby dee on dvd and bluray. Unforgettable film about mlks journey that transformed our nation forever. Montgomery to memphis the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, king.
Screening of the 1970 film king, a filmed record montgomery. King s appearances and the events around him, interspersed with celebrities of the day speaking in admiration, edited by two of the leading film makers of the day with the assistance of two editors, attempting to make coherent sense of what, half a century later, is. A film record moves through the bus boycott to the 16th street baptist church bombing in birmingham, alabama that killed four young girls. Jan 18, 2016 in observance of what would have been dr. Montgomery to memphis showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. A filmed record montgomery to memphis is a historic filmed record of dr. Montgomery to memphis is a 1970 american documentary film biography of martin luther king jr.