Our Friend, Martin (1999)
A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
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Ed AsnerMr. Harris (voice) (as Ed Asner)
Angela BassettMiles' Mom (voice)
Lucas BlackRandy (voice)
Theodore BordersMartin at Age 12 (voice)
LeVar BurtonMartin at Age 26 (voice) (as Levar Burton)Jessica GarciaMaria (voice)
Danny GloverTrain Conductor (voice)
Whoopi GoldbergMrs. Peck (voice)
Samuel L. JacksonTurner (voice)
James Earl JonesDaddy King (voice)
Ashley JuddMrs. Dale (voice)
Richard KindMr. Willis (voice)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Family · AnimationTheme affinityMartin Luther King · Class Field TripVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily
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Frequently asked questions about Our Friend, Martin
What is Our Friend, Martin about?
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
How long is Our Friend, Martin?
Our Friend, Martin has a runtime of 60 minutes.