TV-G | 1 h 0 min | Family | Animation | Drama

IMDB 6.9 / 10 (1060 votes)

Our Friend, Martin (1999)

Our Friend, Martin | United States of America

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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Description

Director

Robert Brousseau
Vincenzo Trippetti

Stars

Ed Asner
Mr. Harris (voice) (as Ed Asner)

Angela Bassett
Miles' Mom (voice)

Lucas Black
Randy (voice)

Theodore Borders
Martin at Age 12 (voice)

LeVar Burton
Martin at Age 26 (voice) (as Levar Burton)

Jessica Garcia
Maria (voice)

Danny Glover
Train Conductor (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg
Mrs. Peck (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson
Turner (voice)

James Earl Jones
Daddy King (voice)

Others...

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Keywords

martin luther king, class field trip

Production

Intellectual Properties Worldwide, DiC Enterprises

Actor

Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders, LeVar Burton, Jessica Garcia, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Ashley Judd, Richard Kind, John Travolta, Jaleel White, Susan Sarandon, Oprah Winfrey, Frank Welker, Yolanda King

Creators

Eric Allaman (Original Music Composer), Dawn Comer (Writer), Deborah Pratt (Writer), Robert Brousseau (Director), Vincenzo Trippetti (Director), Sib Ventress (Writer), Chris Simmons (Writer), Madison Jones (Producer), Chuck Patton (Art Direction)

Release dates

12.01.1999 (US)

Our Friend, Martin (1999)

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