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Becoming King · LeviOsa

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Documentary1h 6m

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70%

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70%

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Storyline

An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and intimate home videos, Becoming King is a story of faith, friendship and a destiny fulfilled.

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Details

DirectorJessica Oyelowo

ReleasedFeb 19, 2024

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studios

MTV Entertainment Studios

Yoruba Saxon

Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Self

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Self

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Paramount Plus Premium

Paramount Plus Essential

Paramount+ Amazon Channel

Reviews

3 reviews · 2 critics

1 fresh · 1 rotten

B

Beatrice Loayza

RTNew York TimesFeb 21, 2024

These are Black entertainers, coming together to make a rare high-profile Hollywood feature about Dr. King, but the documentary only rehashes these facts without truly exploring what made “Selma” such a risky project to mount.

C

Carla Renata

RTThe Curvy Film CriticApr 7, 2024

Jessica Oyelowo in her directorial debut delicately and beautifully captures husband David Oyelowo's journey into become one of the worlds most beloved and iconic historical figures of all time

R

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Information

Title

Becoming King

Released

Feb 19, 2024

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 6m

Status

Released

Studios

MTV Entertainment Studios, Yoruba Saxon

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