We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest
Synopsis
Every year, hundreds of children from pre-K through 12th grade take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, a public speaking competition where they perform poetry and speeches inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film covers the months leading up to the 40th annual festival, as schools across the city send their top-placing students to compete. It is a portrait of young people raising their voices about issues they care about and of the unique community that celebrates and supports them.
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We Are The Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical (2020) | Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-20
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Schatz
- Original Title
- We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Schatz
Mahershala Ali, Mimi Valdés
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Schatz
Director
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What is We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest about?
Every year, hundreds of children from pre-K through 12th grade take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, a public speaking competition where they perform poetry and speeches inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film covers the months leading up to the 40th annual festival, as schools across the city send their top-placing students to compete. It is a portrait of young people raising their voices about issues they care about and of the unique community that celebrates and supports them.
Who directed We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest?
We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest was directed by Amy Schatz.
Who stars in We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest?
The principal cast of We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest includes Not specified.
When was We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest released and how long is it?
We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 58m.