Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. With the SCLC, King led an unsuccessful 1962 struggle against segregation in Albany, Georgia (the Albany Movement), and helped organize the 1963 nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. There, he established his reputation as one of the greatest orators in American history.
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What is the best movie of Martin Luther King Jr.?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Luther King Jr. is "Martin Luther King and the March on Washington" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Martin Luther King Jr. acted in?
Martin Luther King Jr. has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Martin Luther King Jr.?
Other notable films include "I Am MLK Jr.", "In Remembrance of Martin", and "Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2".