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Yolanda King

Nacimiento : 1955-11-17, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Muerte : 2007-05-15

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Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist, actress and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her father's highly public and influential activism. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yolanda King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Selma, Lord, Selma

Miss Bright

In 1965 Alabama, an 11 year old girl is touched by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. and becomes a devout follower. But her resolution is tested when she joins others in the famed march from Selma to Montgomery.

Our Friend, Martin

Christine King (voice)

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

Fantasmas del pasado

Reena Evers

En la medianoche del 12 de junio de 1963, una bala acaba con la vida del activista en favor de los derechos civiles Medgar Evers, secretario de la Asociación Nacional para el Progreso de la Gente de Color en el estado sureño de Mississippi. Su asesino es el supremacista blanco Byron De La Beckwith, que resulta absuelto tras dos juicios nulos. Han pasado treinta años desde aquellos hechos, y el asesino sigue libre. ¿Es demasiado tarde para hacer justicia?

America's Dream

Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Dos individuos se enfrentan a la intolerancia y prejuicios de su comunidad para conquistar sus sueños. Alegato antirracista protagonizado por dos grandes actores de color: Wesley Snipes (Demolition Man, El pasajero 57) y Danny Glover (Arma Letal, Sin perdón). Se trata de un melodrama compuesto por varios segmentos, con algunos toques de humor.

Death of a Prophet

Betty

After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

Un enredo para dos

Coffee Shop Manager

El agente de la CIA Miles Kendig, cansado de la incompetencia de sus colegas, decide retirarse y, para que lo dejen tranquilo, amenaza con publicar sus memorias y enviarlas a las agencias de inteligencia de todo el mundo. Como la CIA hace caso omiso de su advertencia., Kendig empieza a escribir y a publicar un capítulo tras otro. Cuando la CIA se da cuenta de que esto supone una amenaza para sus operaciones, decide acabar con el plan de Kendig a cualquier precio.

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Self (archive footage)

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.