MLK/FBI is the first film to uncover the extent of the FBI's surveillance and harassment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Based on newly discovered and declassified files, utilizing a trove of documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act and unsealed by the Na tional Archives, as well as revelatory restored footage, the documentary explores the government's history of targeting Black activists, and the contested meaning behind some of our most cherished ideals. Featuring interviews with key cultural figures, inc luding former FBI Director James Comey, MLK/FBI tells this astonishing and tragic story with searing relevance to our current moment.
“The result is a film that does more than impart facts, or even tell a story: It builds a world, and once we're in it, takes us on a potent and unforgettable emotional journey.” - The Washington Post
“MLK/FBI not only offers a compelling portrait of what was, but beyond just looking back, sets up a debate about what will be.” - CNN
