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Becoming King

2024· 1h 6m

Documentary

Directed by Jessica Oyelowo

1.0/ 10

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Overview

An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and intimate home videos, Becoming King is a story of faith, friendship and a destiny fulfilled.

Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Self

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Self

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self

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