Movie Description
Al Helm: Martin Luther King in Palestine
(2014)Overview
An African American gospel choir is the Greek chorus for a Palestinian play on Martin Luther King, Jr. which tours the West Bank, preaching nonviolence. The devoutly Christian choir grew up in churches strongly allied with Israel. On their first trip to the Holy Land they witness the harsh realities of life under occupation, a nonviolent movement for justice, and an assassination. Our story is a unique view of a crucial human rights conflict. Mixing the excitement of foot-stomping gospel music and creative theater it reveals the power of art to communicate, heal, and give voice to communities living in fear. It is a cultural exchange of immense depth and far-reaching implications, where, during the course of the journey, people's preconceptions are radically changed.
Featured Crew
- Director : Kamel El Basha,Connie Field
- Cast : Ramzi Maqdisi,Georgina Asfour,Mohammed Al-Basha
Cast
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Coretta Scott King
Southerner FBI Police
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Facts
Original TitleAl Helm: Martin Luther King in Palestine
Status Released
Release Information
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2014-07-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 33m
Homepagehttp://www.clarityfilms.org/mlk/
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama
- Music