Martin Luther King Death In Memphis /
In April, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King was at the height of his public popularity. But J. Edgar Hoover, the head of the FBI, had an obsessional hatred of King and was determined to silence him. On April 4th, King was assassinated with one perfect shot. Clearly James Earl Ray fired that shot but was...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Film Ideas (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Film Ideas,
[2010]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (43 min., 39 sec)) : sound, color. |
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Political assassination.
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| Summary: |
In April, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King was at the height of his public popularity. But J. Edgar Hoover, the head of the FBI, had an obsessional hatred of King and was determined to silence him. On April 4th, King was assassinated with one perfect shot. Clearly James Earl Ray fired that shot but was he just the fall-guy? Despite disturbing evidence, the case has never been reopened. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Film Ideas, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 15, 2019. Introduction-Martin Luther King: Death In Memphis (2:01); M.L.K.'s Assassination (5:00); M.L.K.'s Leadership (6:20); FBI Surveillance (4:04); President Johnson & Hoover (4:31); Passive vs. Violent Resistance (5:38); James Earl Ray (9:07); Mafia Conspiracy? (3:19); King's Legacy (2:15); Credits: Martin Luther King: Death In Memphis (0:43); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. In April, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King was at the height of his public popularity. But J. Edgar Hoover, the head of the FBI, had an obsessional hatred of King and was determined to silence him. On April 4th, King was assassinated with one perfect shot. Clearly James Earl Ray fired that shot but was he just the fall-guy? Despite disturbing evidence, the case has never been reopened. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (43 min., 39 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |