Our Friend, Martin

– What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, ti..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour
Release Year:
1999
Our Friend, Martin (1999)

What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Our Friend, Martin (1999) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Jan 1999

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Director:

Robert Brousseau, Vincenzo Trippetti

Writer:

Dawn Comer Jefferson (story), Chris Simmons (story), Dawn Comer Jefferson, Chris Simmons, Sib Ventress, Deborah Pratt

Main Actors:

Edward Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders

Plot:

This is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity, he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at several points during his life.

Production:

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10