New, Original Documentary
Debuts Wednesday, April 4 at 9:00 pm
ET/PT
He led a movement that changed the
world…
VANCOUVER, March 7, 2018
/CNW/ - Network Media Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V)
(OTCMKTS: NMGGF) and Network
Entertainment Inc. ("Network" or "the Company") is
pleased to announce that it has joined forces with
Paramount Network for a new, original documentary on the life and
legacy of legendary statesman, Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., premiering Wednesday, April
4 (9:00-10:30pm ET/PT), on
the 50th Anniversary of his tragic assassination.
I Am MLK Jr. tells the story and celebrates the life of
this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective
structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights
Movement.
I Am MLK Jr. features interviews with key figures,
ranging from history-changing civil rights-era activists such as
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ambassador
Andrew Young, Congressman
John Lewis, and Rev. Al Sharpton, to contemporary writers, activists
and influencers in sports, entertainment and media such as
Van Jones, Carmelo Anthony, Nick
Cannon, Shaun King,
Malcolm Jenkins and more.
Dr. King used the power of his words to lead the Movement
in nonviolent acts of resistance such as protests, grassroots
organizing, and civil disobedience in the fight to achieve equality
for African Americans in the United
States. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Freedom Rides
to the March on Washington D.C., I Am MLK
Jr. gives an in-depth look into these pivotal moments
through the powerful lens of Dr. King and his closest
confidants. The film will filter history through a human
perspective and illustrate aspects of the private side of Dr.
King's work and life by exploring moments of personal
challenge.
I Am MLK Jr. will connect the issues facing Dr. King then
and the movement for equality today sparked by recent significant
moments ranging from Ferguson, Mo.
to Charlottesville, Va. and even
to NFL sidelines.
The film is the latest from Network Entertainment CEO
and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray, who has
previously brought to the screen the lives of such iconic
figures as JFK Jr., Muhammad Ali,
Heath Ledger, Bruce Lee, and Paul
Walker, coming this summer.
"The world needs to hear Martin Luther
King Jr.'s message of equality, peace and freedom now as
much as it ever has," said Derik
Murray, "We are greatly honored to have the opportunity to
share that important message in this film as told by the films
inspired cast."
I Am MLK Jr. is Produced by Derik Murry and Directed by Michael Hamilton and John Barbisan, and Executive Produced by
Paul Gertz, Kent Wingerak, and Paramount Network's
Jon Slusser and Jaimee Kosanke,
and Co-Executive Produced by Dr. Clayborne
Carson, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research
and Education Institute and Professor of History at Stanford University.
About Network
Network Media Group is the parent
company of Network Entertainment Inc.
Network Entertainment,
founded and headquartered in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, produces premium content
for global audiences. Network's documentaries and docu-series
showcase the lives of the world's most inspiring cultural icons and
their endearing legacy. Our films have featured a compelling lineup
of icons from the worlds of Music, Movies, Comedy, Sports, Politics
and Business. The Network premium brand of programming features
outstanding casts and highly cinematic, richly crafted
storytelling. Our productions are consistently embraced by both
popular and critical acclaim garnering awards, record ratings and
unparalleled media coverage.
Network's broadcast and distribution
partners include: AHC, AMC, Discovery, CBC, CMT,
CTV, Entertainment One, FremantleMedia, HBO Canada, History
Channel, iTunes, Lionsgate, National Geographic, Paramount
Network, Spike, Sundance TV, Thunderbird and
TMN. Our work has been recognized by the Academy
Awards, The Emmys, Realscreen Awards, The Gemini's, The
Leo's, the Los Angeles Film
Festival, Washington D.C. Silver
Docs, Seattle International Film
Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival,
Houston International Film
Festival, Vancouver International
Film Festival, Banff Television Festival, and the International
Film and Television Festival of New York.
For additional information on Network Entertainment Inc.,
visit www.networkentertainment.ca
About Paramount Network
Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that
pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and
non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema,
Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the
experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are
immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal. For more information,
visit www.ParamountNetwork.com.
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