Network Entertainment and Paramount Network premiere I Am MLK Jr. celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
New, Original Documentary Debuts Wednesday, April 4 at 9:00 pm ET/PT
He led a movement that changed the world…
VANCOUVER, March 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Network Media Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V) (OTCMKTS: NMGGF) and Network Entertainment Inc. ("Network" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with Paramount Network for a new, original documentary on the life and legacy of legendary statesman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., premiering Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:30pm ET/PT), on the 50th Anniversary of his tragic assassination. I Am MLK Jr. tells the story and celebrates the life of this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement.
I Am MLK Jr. features interviews with key figures, ranging from history-changing civil rights-era activists such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, and Rev. Al Sharpton, to contemporary writers, activists and influencers in sports, entertainment and media such as Van Jones, Carmelo Anthony, Nick Cannon, Shaun King, Malcolm Jenkins and more.
Dr. King used the power of his words to lead the Movement in nonviolent acts of resistance such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience in the fight to achieve equality for African Americans in the United States. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Freedom Rides to the March on Washington D.C., I Am MLK Jr. gives an in-depth look into these pivotal moments through the powerful lens of Dr. King and his closest confidants. The film will filter history through a human perspective and illustrate aspects of the private side of Dr. King's work and life by exploring moments of personal challenge.
I Am MLK Jr. will connect the issues facing Dr. King then and the movement for equality today sparked by recent significant moments ranging from Ferguson, Mo. to Charlottesville, Va. and even to NFL sidelines.
The film is the latest from Network Entertainment CEO and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray, who has previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic figures as JFK Jr., Muhammad Ali, Heath Ledger, Bruce Lee, and Paul Walker, coming this summer.
"The world needs to hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of equality, peace and freedom now as much as it ever has," said Derik Murray, "We are greatly honored to have the opportunity to share that important message in this film as told by the films inspired cast."
I Am MLK Jr. is Produced by Derik Murry and Directed by Michael Hamilton and John Barbisan, and Executive Produced by Paul Gertz, Kent Wingerak, and Paramount Network's Jon Slusser and Jaimee Kosanke, and Co-Executive Produced by Dr. Clayborne Carson, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute and Professor of History at Stanford University.
About Network
Network Media Group is the parent company of Network Entertainment Inc.
Network Entertainment, founded and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, produces premium content for global audiences. Network's documentaries and docu-series showcase the lives of the world's most inspiring cultural icons and their endearing legacy. Our films have featured a compelling lineup of icons from the worlds of Music, Movies, Comedy, Sports, Politics and Business. The Network premium brand of programming features outstanding casts and highly cinematic, richly crafted storytelling. Our productions are consistently embraced by both popular and critical acclaim garnering awards, record ratings and unparalleled media coverage.
Network's broadcast and distribution partners include: AHC, AMC, Discovery, CBC, CMT, CTV, Entertainment One, FremantleMedia, HBO Canada, History Channel, iTunes, Lionsgate, National Geographic, Paramount Network, Spike, Sundance TV, Thunderbird and TMN. Our work has been recognized by the Academy Awards, The Emmys, Realscreen Awards, The Gemini's, The Leo's, the Los Angeles Film Festival, Washington D.C. Silver Docs, Seattle International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Banff Television Festival, and the International Film and Television Festival of New York.
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About Paramount Network
Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal. For more information, visit www.ParamountNetwork.com.
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