Martin, The Emancipator

An overview of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as told by those who knew him and worked with him. Illustrated with documentary film and photos, it shows King, the man, and events leading up to and including the great "March on Washington" of August 28, 1963, through which Dr. King changed the course of history. This cultural documentary gives a living perspective of the civil rights era. Public figures who appear in the film include: Coretta Scott King; Jesse Jackson; Andrew Young; Peter, Paul and Mary; Charlton Heston; Stevie Wonder, and others.