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Our Friend, Martin

A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

1999 · 1h 1m · English · ★ 7.1

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The Story

Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.

DirectorRobert Brousseau
WriterChris Simmons, Sib Ventress, Dawn Comer, Deborah Pratt
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased

Cast

Ed Asner
Ed Asner
Mr. Harris (voice)
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Miles' Mom (voice)
Lucas Black
Lucas Black
Randy (voice)
Theodore Borders
Theodore Borders
Martin at Age 12 (voice)
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Martin at Age 26 (voice)
J
Jessica Garcia
Maria (voice)
Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Train Conductor (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Mrs. Peck (voice)

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