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MLK/FBI

6.920201h 44mMovieDocumentary

Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.

DirectorSam Pollard
WritersBenjamin Hedin·Laura Tomaselli
ProducersBenjamin Hedin·Steven Farneth

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Cast · Directed by Sam Pollard

MJMartin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
JHJ. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
BG
Beverly Gage
Self
DG
David Garrow
Self
AYAndrew Young
Andrew Young
Self
DM
Donna Murch
Self
CJClarence Jones
Clarence Jones
Self
CK
Charles Knox
Self
MP
Marc Perrusquia
Self
JCJames Comey
James Comey
Self (archive footage)

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MLK/FBI — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams MLK/FBI?

MLK/FBI is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is MLK/FBI on Netflix?

No, MLK/FBI is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is MLK/FBI on Amazon Prime Video?

MLK/FBI isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch MLK/FBI for free?

MLK/FBI is available on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.