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King in the Wilderness

7.020181h 51mMovieDocumentary

A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

DirectorPeter W. Kunhardt
WriterChris Chuang
ProducersTeddy Kunhardt·George Kunhardt

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Cast · Directed by Peter W. Kunhardt

MJMartin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
JBJoan Baez
Joan Baez
Self
HBHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
CJClarence Jones
Clarence Jones
Self
BJ
Bernard LaFayette Jr.
Self
AYAndrew Young
Andrew Young
Self
CV
C.T. Vivian
Self
JLJohn Lewis
John Lewis
Self
CS
Cleveland Sellars
Self
JJ
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Self
DNDiane Nash
Diane Nash
Self
DC
Dorothy Cotton
Self

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King in the Wilderness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King in the Wilderness?

King in the Wilderness is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is King in the Wilderness on Netflix?

No, King in the Wilderness is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is King in the Wilderness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, King in the Wilderness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave instead.

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King in the Wilderness is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.