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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 30323
Released: January 13, 2004 |
| Our Price: $39.95 |
| Used Price: $16.99 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.
Description of Our Friend, Martin:
This animated time-travel adventure features a stellar cast and is a delight for kids and adults alike. When Matt, a black teenager, has to go on a class field trip to the museum of Martin Luther King Jr., he thinks that he'd rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, who's white, are sent back in time to meet Dr. King.
The story is also remarkably moving, as Matt and Randy learn what Dr. King did for humanity, and come to see him as a real person, not a historical figure. Matt and Randy experience segregation firsthand when they aren't allowed to eat on a train together. Together, they witness the bus boycott, the Birmingham riots, and the "I Have a Dream" speech. They discuss the theme of "non-violent resistance" with their new friend Martin and the work of Ghandi in India. As King tells Matt, "We must meet hate with love. It will take time, but somebody's got to start." Authentic historical footage blended with animation make this an excellent choice for teaching kids about the legacy of Dr. King. --Elisabeth Keating
Our Friend, Martin Reviews:
Great Teaching Tool 
2009-11-04 - This DVD tells about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King in a way that spans several age groups. I purchased the video cassette about 9 years ago for my daughter's K4 class. I have since purchased additional copies and donated to teachers and libraries in my community. The material even appeals to the upper elementary grade students. This is a great teaching tool.
Great for the classroom!
2009-02-19 - I use this every year for Black History month. Kids love it of all ages. It has some big names performing in the cartoon. A great buy.
Great for classroom
2008-08-02 - I originally purchased this for a friend who is also a teacher, however after seeing it, I decided I wanted one for my classroom as well! It is a great mix of animation and actual footage. My friend teaches in the primary grades and we both felt additional instruction and explanation might be necessary for that audience. I teach upper elementary and the DVD will support a basal reader selection quite nicely and without additional instruction. Highly recommend.
Fun & Educational
2008-05-20 - I have been showing this film in my middle school classroom for years (on VHS) and needed an update. It is warm, sometimes funny, and brings MLK to life as the boy who grows up to be one of life's great heroes. The characters'"voices" are familiar and every year the kids ask to see it again.
I highly recommend this one.
love it
2008-03-31 - just had to have it ,i seen this movie in my son school about 5 years ago and fell in love with it.
