MLK: The Assassination Tapes
PG 2012 · 46 min · ★ 7.4 · Documentary, History, Crime
Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.
Directed by Tom Jennings · Written by Tom Jennings
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Martin Luther King Jr. Self (archive footage) -
Lyndon B. Johnson Self (archive Footage) -
Jesse Jackson Self (archive Footage) -
Robert F. Kennedy Self (archive Footage) -
Coretta Scott King Self (archive Footage) -
Ted Kennedy Self (archive Footage)
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