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Our Friend, Martin (1999)

US:: NR Animation Drama Family

What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.

Updated May 27 2020

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US -

1999-01-12

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Keywords:

martin luther king class field trip

FACTS

Runtime: 60 mins Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cast

Lucas Black

Randy (voice)

Danny Glover

Train Conductor (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson

Turner (voice)

LeVar Burton

Martin at Age 26 (voice) (as Levar Burton)

Whoopi Goldberg

Mrs. Peck (voice)

Susan Sarandon

Mrs. Clark

John Travolta

Kyle's Dad

Angela Bassett

Miles' Mom (voice)