Come view these 2 short films based on best selling children's books to get an elementary school overview of King and his leadership of American's Civil Rights movement.
Come and hear the story of Martin Luther King together with your neighbors and friends!
Movie Times:
12:45 pm Martin's Big Words
1:15 pm March On!
1:45 pm Martin' s Big Words
2:15 pm March On!
About Martin's Big Words: (Ages 5 - 8)
This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin's Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America-and the world-forever.
About March On! (Ages 6 - 9)
How did the civil rights activist prepare what would become his most famous address? What was it like to be part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963? Dr. King's sister answers these questions, providing background about the organization of the march, a look at key events of the day, and insight into how King crafted the speech.
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