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"MLK/FBI" is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Sam Pollard. It details the extensive surveillance, monitoring, and harassment of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. conducted by the FBI under Director J. Edgar Hoover.
The film relies on recently declassified files, historical footage, and interviews with historians and former FBI agents to document these operations. It is intended for audiences studying American history, the civil rights movement, and government intelligence practices.
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What is MLK/FBI about?
MLK/FBI examines the FBI's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King Jr. It focuses on the role of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and the bureau's campaign against King.
Who directed MLK/FBI?
The documentary was directed by Sam Pollard. It was released in 2020 and uses archival material, interviews, and declassified FBI records.
What sources does MLK/FBI use?
The film draws on recently declassified files, surveillance recordings, archival footage, and commentary from historians and other experts. These sources show how government monitoring affected King and the civil rights movement.
Does MLK/FBI cover King's civil rights work as well as the surveillance?
Yes. The documentary places the FBI actions beside King's leadership in the civil rights movement, including his public campaigns and opposition to racism and poverty.
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