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Becoming King

1.0Feb 19, 20241h 6mDocumentary

Directed by Jessica Oyelowo

Written by Jessica Oyelowo

An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and intimate home videos, Becoming King is a story of faith, friendship and a destiny fulfilled.

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Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Self

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Self

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self

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