skip to main content

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

14 minutes 45 seconds

Videos are generally available for preview to non-members as short clips. Limited full-length titles are also available. Log In to view the full length title.

Browse Full-length Non-member Titles
Mother reads with her 3 children on a couch in a living room setting. Caption. His mother taught him and his sister.

The video "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." offers an insightful journey into the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader, focusing on his commitment to achieving racial equality and justice through nonviolent means. It begins with Dr. King's formative years in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting the challenges he faced due to segregation and racial discrimination. The video delves into significant events such as Rosa Parks' arrest, which catalyzed the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and outlines Dr. King's advocacy for civil rights, including school integration and fair voting laws. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech and the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize underscore his impact on American society. This educational content serves as a vital resource, illuminating Dr. King's dedication to equality, making it crucial for understanding the civil rights movement and its enduring relevance.

Media Details

Runtime: 14 minutes 45 seconds

Black and white image with closeup of a sign that reads, "Civil Rights Plus Full Employment." Crowd of people and protest signs fill the background.
10 Things You Don't Know About
Season 3 / Ep 3
41 minutes 53 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
A Black woman wearing a nurse's uniform puts her arm around a Black boy, both smile at the camera.
56 minutes
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Black and white photo of Black and White people in a coffee shop, some sitting in chairs and others standing at a lunch counter in the background. Caption. Male as narrator. The idea of the freedom rides was radical.
51 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Color illustration of Ananse. A colorful umbrella shields him from the sun. Caption. All the stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God.
9 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: K - 4
Black and white frame of A. Philip Randolph, a civil-rights activist. Caption. Of a mighty corporation such as the Pullman Company was.
1 hours 27 minutes 27 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Senior Black man wearing glasses, a teal-colored African scarf and head wrap, and a dark suit jacket stands next to an African wall hanging and speaks towards camera.
17 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
ASL
Faces of influential Black Americans dispersed across frame. February calendar page and map of the U, S in background. Caption. To focus on and learn more about black culture.
All About the Holidays
Episode 54
1 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: All About the Holidays: Black History Month (Spanish)
All About the Holidays
Episode
2 minutes
Grade Level: 4 - 8
ASL
Closeup of a wooden Kwanzaa kinara with red, green and black candles. Heap of fruits and vegetables fills background.
All About the Holidays
Episode 4
1 minutes 1 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
ASL
Rendering of Martin Luther King, Jr. standing behind a pulpit in a church setting. Caption. Dr. King spoke out against racial discrimination.
All About the Holidays
Episode 39
1 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

Viewer Comments

  • Tiny default profile photo
    Anonymous (Evanston, IL)
    January 23rd, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Great resource for MLK Jr Day. Students enjoyed learning about his life. They really enjoy the biographies. Thank you!

  • Tiny default profile photo
    Anonymous (Minneapolis, MN)
    March 14th, 2016 at 08:56 AM

    Loved the content and the facts that gave some background knowledge other than what is usually said about MLK. The boyhood information helped my middle schoolers relate to him better.

  • Tiny default profile photo
    Anonymous (Colorado Springs, CO)
    February 1st, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    The kids were engrossed in this film. They really liked the reenactment format.