

Becoming King
2024-02-19 · 66 min · ★ 1.0
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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Production details
- Directors
- Jessica Oyelowo
- Production companies
- MTV Entertainment Studios, Yoruba Saxon
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
David OyelowoSelf
Jessica OyelowoSelf
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
Ava DuVernaySelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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