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.
Cast & Crew
David Oyelowo
Self
Lead
Jessica Oyelowo
Self
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Ava DuVernay
Self
What People Are Saying
1.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jessica Oyelowo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Becoming King is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
