Seeking out the
5000 greatest films
in a century of cinema
MLK/FBI
Directed by
Samuel D. Pollard
Produced by Benjamin Hedin
Written by Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli
Produced by Benjamin Hedin
Written by Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli
With:
David Garrow, Clarence B. Jones, Charles Knox, Donna Murch, Marc Perrusquia, Andrew Young, Beverly Gage, and the voice of James Comey
Cinematography:
Robert Chappell
Editing: Laura Tomaselli
Music: Gerald Clayton
Editing: Laura Tomaselli
Music: Gerald Clayton
Runtime:
104 min
Release Date: 15 January 2021
Release Date: 15 January 2021
Twitter Capsule:
A well-organized distillation of archival footage, newly declassified documents, and audio interviews explores the American intelligence organization’s efforts to discredit and destroy the great civil rights leader. Unfortunately not as in-depth or compelling as the many books and podcasts about this subject, and Pollard’s choice to keep his talking heads mostly offscreen renders the film somewhat cold and academic.