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Huey Freeman narrates an alternate version of history in which Martin Luther King Jr. survived his assassination attempt on April 4, 1968, but fell into a 32-year coma. Awakening in October 2000, he experiences a resurgence of popularity and signs a deal to write his autobiography.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.awakes from his 32-year coma to find a world different and intolerant to his philosophies.
The episode begins with two quotes, the first being: “ I want young men and young women who are not alive today to know and see that these new privileges and opportunities did not come without somebody suffering and sacrificing for them. ”-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And the second: “ Whatever, n***a. ”-Anonymous Huey Freeman tells an alternative v...
"Return of the King" was the most controversial episode of The Boondocks's first season. The episode received criticism from Al Sharptonfor depicting Martin Luther King Jr. using the term "n***a". He demanded an apology from Aaron McGruder and Cartoon Network, stating "Cartoon Network must apologize and also commit to pulling episodes that desecrat...
Return of the King - S1 EP9 - The Boondocks. When Martin Luther King comes out of a coma after 32 years and finds himself thrust into the 21st century and life in the post-September 11 era, his "turn the other cheek" philosophy quickly takes him from beloved national hero to despised terrorist sympathizer. S 1 EP9 TV-MA Expires: July 14th 2024.
Jan 15, 2006 · Return of the King. The Boondocks. Track 9 on Season 1. Featuring. Kalvin Lee & Aaron McGruder. “Return of the King” was the most controversial episode of The Boondocks’s first...
Jan 18, 2021 · In what would be the most controversial episode of its first season, on January 15, 2006, The Boondocks aired “Return of the King,” an episode penned by Boondocks comic creator Aaron McGruder...
Jan 15, 2006 · "Return of the King" is the 9th episode of the 1st season of The Boondocks. It originally aired on January 15, 2006. In this imaginary tale, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. survives an assassination attempt in 1968, but he is reduced to a comatose state.
Jan 15, 2006 · Huey Freeman tells an alternative version of history regarding the "attempted" assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 4, 1968 King is shot and critically wounded. Instead of dying, he falls into a coma in which he remains for 32 years, waking up significantly aged in a hospital bed on October 27, 2000.
