Our Friend, Martin
by Rob Smiley, Vincenzo Trippetti
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Actor: Angela Bassett, Edward Asner, LeVar Burton, Lucas Black (II), Theodore BordersDirector: Rob Smiley, Vincenzo Trippetti
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, Digital Sound, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-01-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of Our Friend, Martin
Movie Review: Fun & Educational
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been showing this film in my middle school classroom for years (on VHS) and needed an update. It is warm, sometimes funny, and brings MLK to life as the boy who grows up to be one of life's great heroes. The characters'"voices" are familiar and every year the kids ask to see it again.
I highly recommend this one.
Summary of Our Friend, Martin
This animated time-travel adventure features a stellar cast and is a delight for kids and adults alike. When Matt, a black teenager, has to go on a class field trip to the museum of Martin Luther King Jr., he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time to meet Dr. King.The story is also remarkably moving, as Matt and Randy learn what Dr. King did for humanity, and come to see him as a real person, not a historical figure. Matt and Randy experience segregation firsthand when they aren't allowed to eat on a train together. Together, they witness the bus boycott, the Birmingham riots, and the "I Have a Dream" speech. They discuss the theme of "non-violent resistance" with their new friend Martin and the work of Ghandi in India. As King tells Matt, "We must meet hate with love. It will take time, but somebody's got to start." Authentic historical footage blended with animation make this an excellent choice for teaching kids about the legacy of Dr. King. --Elisabeth Keating
What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.
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