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Our Friend Martin [VHS] | ![Our Friend Martin [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5198H16ATXL._SL160_.jpg) | Directors: Rob Smiley, Vincenzo Trippetti
Actors: Edward Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black (II), Theodore Borders, LeVar Burton
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Video
List Price: $6.98
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 360
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.7 x 1.3
ISBN: 6303949096
UPC: 086162000393
EAN: 9786303949093
ASIN: 6305196141
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
Release Date: January 12, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com
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
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 Great Teaching Tool November 4, 2009
S. Battle (Madison, AL USA)
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! February 19, 2009
M. Cola (Marin, CA)
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 August 2, 2008
Red Reader (The Rez, NM USA)
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 May 20, 2008
Shirley Fisher Baumann
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 March 31, 2008
Nicole D. Haywood (baltimore ,md,usa)
just had to have it ,i seen this movie in my son school about 5 years ago and fell in love with it.
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