HBO, 2020
Directors Guild of America Award
Emmy Award
Every year hundreds of kids take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, performing poetry and speeches inspired by the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The documentary features passionate young people raising their voices about issues they care about and the unique community that supports them. Executive Producers: Mahershala Ali, Amatus Karim Ali, Mimi Valdés, Julie Anderson, Nancy Abraham, and Lisa Heller. Producer: Diane Kolyer, Director of Photography: Alex Rappoport, Editor: Tom Patterson
“The most adorable inspiration ever” – The Root
“A heartwarming testament to the voices of the next generation” – SF Gate
“Simply beautiful...concrete evidence that King still lives” – The Source