Becoming King

Becoming King

Becoming King

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Becoming King

2024

1h 6m

1.0(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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MTV Entertainment Studios

Yoruba Saxon

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

David Oyelowo

Self

David Oyelowo

Acting

Jessica Oyelowo

Self

Jessica Oyelowo

Acting

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Directing

Ava DuVernay

Self

Ava DuVernay

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