

MLK: The Assassination Tapes
2012-02-12 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.
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- Directors
- Tom Jennings
- Production companies
- 1895 Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive Footage)
Jesse JacksonSelf (archive Footage)
Robert F. KennedySelf (archive Footage)
Coretta Scott KingSelf (archive Footage)
Ted KennedySelf (archive Footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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