King in the Wilderness
“When his dream for American became a nightmare”
Synopsis
A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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King In The Wilderness Official Trailer (2018) | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-07
Top Cast
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Joan Baez
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
Clarence B. Jones
Self
Bernard LaFayette Jr.
Self
Andrew Young
Self
C.T. Vivian
Self
John Lewis
Self
Cleveland Sellars
Self
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Self
Diane Nash
Self
Dorothy Cotton
Self
Mary Lou
Self
Henry Mitchell
Self (archive footage)
Jessie Jackson
Self
James Meredith
Self
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
Coretta Scott King
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter W. Kunhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Chuang
- Original Score
- Saul Simon MacWilliams
- Original Title
- King in the Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Kunhardt Films, HBO Documentary Films, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter W. Kunhardt
Chris Chuang
Saul Simon MacWilliams
Clair Popkin
Steven J. Golliday, Maya Mumma
Teddy Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, Trey Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Peter W. Kunhardt
Director
Teddy Kunhardt
Producer
Chris Chuang
Writer
George Kunhardt
Producer
Trey Ellis
Producer
Saul Simon MacWilliams
Original Music Composer
Clair Popkin
Director of Photography
Steven J. Golliday
Editor
Maya Mumma
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About King in the Wilderness
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What is King in the Wilderness about?
A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Who directed King in the Wilderness?
King in the Wilderness was directed by Peter W. Kunhardt.
Who stars in King in the Wilderness?
The principal cast of King in the Wilderness includes Martin Luther King Jr., Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte, Clarence B. Jones, Bernard LaFayette Jr..
When was King in the Wilderness released and how long is it?
King in the Wilderness was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for King in the Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King in the Wilderness was composed by Saul Simon MacWilliams.