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Our Friend, Martin

“A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.”

1999

1h

Drama Family Animation Science Fiction History

Director: Robert Brousseau

Writers: Chris Simmons, Sib Ventress

Overview

Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.

Cast

20 people

Photo of Ed Asner as Mr. Harris (voice)

Ed Asner

Mr. Harris (voice)

Photo of Angela Bassett as Miles' Mom (voice)

Angela Bassett

Miles' Mom (voice)

Photo of Lucas Black as Randy (voice)

Lucas Black

Randy (voice)

Photo of Theodore Borders as Martin at Age 12 (voice)

Theodore Borders

Martin at Age 12 (voice)

Photo of LeVar Burton as Martin at Age 26 (voice)

LeVar Burton

Martin at Age 26 (voice)

Jessica Garcia

Maria (voice)

Photo of Danny Glover as Train Conductor (voice)

Danny Glover

Train Conductor (voice)

Photo of Whoopi Goldberg as Mrs. Peck (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg

Mrs. Peck (voice)

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