Our Friend, Martin(1999)
A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
Movie: Our Friend, Martin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mr. Harris (voice) (as Ed Asner)
Miles' Mom (voice)
Randy (voice)
Martin at Age 12 (voice)
Martin at Age 26 (voice) (as Levar Burton)
Train Conductor (voice)
Mrs. Peck (voice)
Turner (voice)
Daddy King (voice)
Video Trailer Our Friend, Martin
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