Our Friend, Martin (1999)

Name: Our Friend, Martin
Director: Robert Brousseau
Genre: Drama, Family, Animation, Science Fiction
Released: 1999-01-12
Duration: 1 h
Cast: Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders

Drama Family Animation Science Fiction

Director: Robert Brousseau

Cast: Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders

Runtime60 min

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Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.

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Fans of thought-provoking historical dramas will appreciate the unique blend of animation and live-action in 'Our Friend, Martin' (1999), directed by Robert Brousseau. This film transports viewers back in time to pivotal moments in the life of Martin Luther King Jr., bringing his powerful message to life through the eyes of two teenagers in an engaging and informative way.

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Our Friend, Martin is a 1999 American direct-to-video animated children's educational film about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Produced by DIC Entertainment, L.P. and Intellectual Properties Worldwide and distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment under the CBS/Fox Video label, it was released three days before Martin Luther King Jr.'s 70th birthday and was the final release under the CBS/Fox Video name before it was retired. The film follows two friends in middle school who travel through time, meeting Dr. King at several points throughout his life. It featured an all-star voice cast and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for "Outstanding Animated Program ".