Becoming King
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Oyelowo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Oyelowo
- Original Score
- Deron Johnson
- Original Title
- Becoming King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- MTV Entertainment Studios, Yoruba Saxon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Oyelowo
Jessica Oyelowo
Deron Johnson
Justin Goll
David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Oyelowo
Director
David Oyelowo
Producer
Jessica Oyelowo
Producer
Justin Goll
Editor
Jessica Oyelowo
Writer
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What is Becoming King about?
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.
Who directed Becoming King?
Becoming King was directed by Jessica Oyelowo.
Who stars in Becoming King?
The principal cast of Becoming King includes David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, Martin Luther King Jr., Ava DuVernay.
When was Becoming King released and how long is it?
Becoming King was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming King was composed by Deron Johnson.