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MLK/FBI is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Sam Pollard (known for co-directing the 1987 Oscar-nominated Eyes on the Prize), from a screenplay by Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli. It follows Martin Luther King Jr. as he is investigated and harassed by J. Edgar Hoover 's Federal Bureau of Investigation .
Jan 18, 2021 · MLK/FBI director Sam Pollard chronicles the FBI's campaign against Martin Luther King Jr., which included sending King a letter suggesting that he kill himself.
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Jan 15, 2021 · MLK/FBI: Directed by Sam Pollard. With Martin Luther King, J. Edgar Hoover, David Garrow, Clarence B. Jones. Based on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard's resonant film explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Sam Pollard
- 2021-01-15
Nov 18, 2020 · Opening in theaters and on demand January 15 Director: Sam Pollard Starring: Martin Luther King Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered today as an American hero: a bridge-builder, a shrewd ...
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- IFC Films
Based on recently declassified files, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Pollard explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
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Jan 14, 2021 · Sam Pollard’s fascinating documentary chronicles the F.B.I. director’s obsession with the private life and political affiliations of the civil rights leader. Share full article. The Rev. Dr...
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