MLK/FBI
Synopsis
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Non-Fiction Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- David J. Carrow, Benjamin Hedin, Laura Tomaselli
- Original Score
- Gerald Clayton
- Original Title
- MLK/FBI
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Field of Vision, Play/Action Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pollard
David J. Carrow, Benjamin Hedin, Laura Tomaselli
Gerald Clayton
Robert Chappell
Laura Tomaselli
Benjamin Hedin, Charlotte Cook, Dana O'Keefe, David Friend, Jeffrey Lurie
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Chappell
Director of Photography
Sam Pollard
Director
Benjamin Hedin
Writer
Laura Tomaselli
Writer
Laura Tomaselli
Editor
Benjamin Hedin
Producer
Kate Hurwitz
Producer
Brian Becker
Producer
Sheila Griffin
Producer
Dedalus Wainwright
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About MLK/FBI
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is MLK/FBI about?
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who directed MLK/FBI?
MLK/FBI was directed by Sam Pollard.
Who stars in MLK/FBI?
The principal cast of MLK/FBI includes Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Beverly Gage, David Garrow, Andrew Young.
When was MLK/FBI released and how long is it?
MLK/FBI was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did MLK/FBI make at the box office?
MLK/FBI grossed $45K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for MLK/FBI?
The original motion picture soundtrack for MLK/FBI was composed by Gerald Clayton.
Is MLK/FBI based on a book or true story?
MLK/FBI is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David J. Carrow".