Yolanda King

Yolanda King

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

Morte : 2007-05-15

História

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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Yolanda King
Yolanda King

Filmes

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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 do Passado
Reena Evers
Myrlie Evers trabalhou para que o racista branco que matou seu marido Medgar, heróico ativista na luta pelos direitos civis da comunidade negra nos Estados Unidos, pagasse pelo crim e que cometeu. Isso ocorreu ao longo de 30 anos e dois julgamentos inconclusivos. O modo como o assassino de Evers finalmente foi condenado pelo crime, chega às telas com uma carga emocional perturbadora em "um dos filmes mais importantes dos anos 90" (Paul Wundler, WBAI-FM/Nova York) Dirigido por Rob Reiner e estrelado por Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg e James Wood (Indicado ao Oscar® por sua poderosa atuação), "Fantasmas do Passado" cuidadosamente recriou detalhes de uma incansável busca por justiça. Também conta com a participaão especial dos três filhos de Medgar Evers e Yolanda, filha do Reverendo Martin Luther King.
Sonho Americano
Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
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.
O Espião Trapalhão
Coffee Shop Manager
Cansado das falcatruas de seus colegas de profissão, um agente da CIA se aposenta. Junto com a namorada, ele começa a escrever um livro de memórias sobre os anos de segredos obscuros e passa a ser perseguido pela agência. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)
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.