Martin
Synopsis
This documentary film imaginatively captured the ballet Martin, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. produced and scored by Gordon Parks. The PBS dance film includes an introduction narrated by Parks and accompanied by a montage of his photographs from the period. The ballet was choreographed by Rael Lamb, with John Jones playing the role of Dr. King, and Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks. It proceeds in five acts, corresponding to significant moments in Dr. King’s life—the bus boycott, march on Selma, his confinement in a Birmingham jail, his assassination, and his funeral.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Parks
- Original Score
- Gordon Parks
- Original Title
- Martin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
Joseph M. Wilcots
John Carter
Grace Blake
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Parks
Director
Grace Blake
Producer
Gordon Parks
Writer
Joseph M. Wilcots
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Martin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martin about?
This documentary film imaginatively captured the ballet Martin, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. produced and scored by Gordon Parks. The PBS dance film includes an introduction narrated by Parks and accompanied by a montage of his photographs from the period. The ballet was choreographed by Rael Lamb, with John Jones playing the role of Dr. King, and Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks. It proceeds in five acts, corresponding to significant moments in Dr. King’s life—the bus boycott, march on Selma, his confinement in a Birmingham jail, his assassination, and his funeral.
Who directed Martin?
Martin was directed by Gordon Parks.
Who stars in Martin?
The principal cast of Martin includes John Jones, Sheila Rohan, James E. Murphy, Gordon Parks.
When was Martin released and how long is it?
Martin was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Martin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martin was composed by Gordon Parks.