Poster or still for Our Friend, Martin

Film 1999 1h

Our Friend, Martin

  • biographical film
  • fantasy film
  • children's film

1999 film

Our Friend, Martin is a 1999 American direct-to-video animated children's educational fantasy film about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Produced by DIC Entertainment, L.P. and Intellectual Properties Worldwide and distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment under the CBS/Fox Video label, it was released three days before Martin Luther King Jr.'s 70th birthday and was the final release under the CBS/Fox Video name before it was retired. The film follows two friends in middle school who travel through time, meeting Dr. King at several points throughout his life. It featured an all-star voice cast and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for "Outstanding Animated Program ".

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Released
1999
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
DIC Entertainment Corporation

Cast

Crew

Producer
Andy Heyward
Composer
Eric Allaman