Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream

We are so lucky to have this magnificent speech and orator, perhaps one of the greatest of all time - taped and recorded live in a seminal moment in our history and in a location that resonates so much meaning.
This is a speech that is so magical it can be listened to and watched over and over again - never loosing its magic and yet is now seen so rarely.
I purchased it to screen to an undergraduate college class in Architecture - to demonstrate the power of location. Even these students who are used to fast action spectacle were moved by its power.
As many people in our country today, may of them knew only a short clip from Martin Luther King's magnificent speech and never knew how rich and wonderful it is in its entirety with the powerful video recording of the amazing number of people who gathered for the momentous event in our Nation's Capital in front with a back drop of the Lincoln Memorial.

This is THE speech that changed history. When a quarter million civil rights activists marched at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963 they heard one of the most heart felt, sapless speeches in history. Martin Luther King had a dream that one day people would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. You'll be surprised at how modern the 60s was; it was similar to the 90s- right here right now. He was shot in a conspiracy that once you realize this is the only life you are going to get, things don't become so serious and you approach life in a wants and needs matter. I say, what I can I do right here right now to help my needy birthplace? Think about it.

Our Diversity Council has started a Lunch and Learn series reviewing cultural presentations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speech - I Have A Dream was well received and many of the participants left the session with a renewed sense of appreciation for the role he played in bringing the nation together. You could tell his message came from his heart as he rarely looked down at his written speech. This gentle man touched the hearts of many then - and he continues to make an impact today. What a comparison it was to hear Dr. King's speech and then to hear Jesse Jackson's speech 20 years later. I would strongly recommend this movie.

There are literal scorces of footage of the modern Civil Rights movement. None, however, expect for short scenes and excerpts, has ever recorded the entire speech delivered by Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech" at the March on Washington in August, 1963. This is an invaluable DVD simply for that reason along. Teachers, students, groups and others can well benefit having a copy of this vedio history.

Great presentation of MLK's incredible speech. Newsreel footage of "The Big March" provides context and takes you back in time.

A young Peter Jennings narrates the beginning of the first selection on the DVD.