Citizen King (2004): Cast
Citizen King is a 2004 documentary directed by Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell, starring Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young and Taylor Branch. It runs 2 hours.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Directors
- Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roja Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Citizen King About?
The premise of Citizen King without spoilers.
Documentary covering the turbulent five years of leader Martin Luther King Jr. It opens with his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in August 1963 and follows his push for racial justice, ending with his assassination on a Memphis motel balcony in 1968. The film examines how his legacy turned into a contested myth. (Storyville)
Citizen King Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- social activism
- racism
- racial violence
- racial tension
- racial discrimination
- civil rights
- civil rights movement
- anti war
- 1960s
- character name in title
Citizen King Cast
Martin Luther King Jr. leads the cast, with Andrew Young and Taylor Branch. Directed by Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Noland Walker
- Co-director Orlando Bagwell
- Martin Luther King Jr. as themselves
- Andrew Young as themselves
- Taylor Branch as themselves
- David Halberstam as themselves
More from Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell
More films directed by Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell: Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution and Malcolm X: Make It Plain.
Citizen King Also Known As
Also known as “American Experience: Citizen King”.
- Also known as
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- American Experience: Citizen King
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective, King and I Am MLK Jr..
Citizen King FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Citizen King, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Citizen King?
Citizen King runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Citizen King released?
Citizen King was released in 2004.
Who directed Citizen King?
Citizen King was directed by Noland Walker and Orlando Bagwell.
More films by Noland Walker Who is in the cast of Citizen King?
Citizen King stars Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young and Taylor Branch, among 4 credited actors.
Does Citizen King have a post-credit scene?
No. Citizen King has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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