King still helps with what's going on in the world today!
Added 10/4/2008
I bought this movie for my son. He is absolutely thrilled to see it time and time again. He sits with his children and they discuss parts that they didn't know.
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Although I inadverently bought Region 1 by mistake and had to play it through my PC the human quality of the film far surpassed the playing quality. I had to sit very quietly after I watched it, to reflect. Although I thought I knew what was happening in the world at that time I realise I didn't have a clue. I obviously knew how the story ended but it ran the whole gamut of emotions from humility, love, hope and tragedy. It is as relevant today as then particularly with the current contest for the presidency of the USA. I would recommend this film to anyone, I wish it was on the National Curriculum. I defy anyone not to have a greater understanding of other people's beliefs, customs, culture, history and how it impacts on mankind after watching this excellent film.
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Important, Worthwhile, Skimpy
Added 4/21/2008
If you're looking for a detailed review, look elsewhere. This IS an important, well done three part "docu-drama" that is well acted.
This review is added solely to point out that the "extras" are deplorably skimpy. The mini-"documentaries" aren't worth a lot (though what Ossie Davis has to say is interesting). One of the most significant figures in modern American history and we get this? The film itself deserves 5 stars. One star is deducted because this DVD could and should have been a far more profound teaching tool about King, the Civil Rights Movement and not only where we've come from but where we need to go from here.
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Written and directed by Oscar/Emmy winner Abby Mann, "King" is a meticulous recreation of MLK¹s mystical odyssey from spirited young Baptist preacher to anointed spokesman for the vast non-militant wing of the Civil Rights movement. The revelation here is the extent to which King did not choose his thorny path, but was chosen, both by his own people and a higher power. Winfield and Tyson (who¹d starred together in the fabulous "Sounder" six years prior) are both superb as Martin and Coretta, and along with Mann¹s incisive script and a stellar supporting cast, they make "King" a powerful and enlightening experience.
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Entertaining and educational. An excellent portrayal of a great american leader and how he changed history. I came away with a better understanding of U.S. history and of non-violent methods for creating political change.
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