King in the Wilderness 6 years old

When his dream for American became a nightmare

King in the Wilderness

A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Credits

King in the Wilderness Cast

Name Character
Harry Belafonte He was 90, now 97 years old
Joan Baez She was 77, now 83 years old
Martin Luther King, Jr. He was 89, 39 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)

King in the Wilderness Crew

Name Department
Peter W. Kunhardt as Director. Directing
King in the Wilderness poster
King in the Wilderness (6 years)

When his dream for American became a nightmare

  • Release day: Monday, January 22, 2018
  • Runtime: 111 minutes