TV Guide: Online Video Guide Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:40:23 -0500

The dramatic black and white classic film of Martin Luther's life made in the 1950's. This film was originally released in theaters worldwide and nominated for an Academy Award. A magnificent depiction of Luther and the forces at work in the surrounding society that resulted in his historic reforming efforts. This film traces Luther's life from a guilt-burdened monk to his eventual break with the Roman Church. This film, in spite of its age, continues to be a popular resource to introduce Luther's life.

Martin Luther

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:40:23 -0500

History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:22:01 -0500

A look back at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday named in his honor.

Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream" Speech

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:22:01 -0500

On August 28, 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the African American civil rights movement reaches its high-water mark when Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:22:01 -0500

A look back at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday named in his honor.

Martin Luther King: Mini Bio

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:22:01 -0500

A condensed biography of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King, Jr. leads the March on Washington

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:44:59 -0500

On August 28, 1963 a quarter million people gather to support civil rights, and share Dr. King's "dream" of equality.

Memories of Martin Luther King Jr.

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:51:16 -0500

The New York Times reporter Michael Powell goes in search of delegates who witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.

Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream" Speech

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:57 -0500

Martin Luther King: Mini Bio

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:57 -0500

A condensed biography of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King: Mini Bio

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:53 -0500

A condensed biography of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream" Speech

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:53 -0500

Martin Luther King: Mini Bio

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:39 -0500

A condensed biography of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream" Speech

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:19:39 -0500

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Famous Quote

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:26:22 -0500

In a The Great American History quiz video, Montel Williams repeats the famous line ?Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.? The man who actually said these words was a man who spent his whole life fighting injustice.

History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:50:11 -0500

A look back at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday named in his honor.

This Day In History: Martin Luther Excommunicated

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:16:45 -0500

On this day in history, April 17, 1521, Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic church. His 95 Theses attacking the Roman Church were dismissed and banned by the Imperial Diet and Kaiser Karl V.

History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:12:24 -0500

A look back at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday named in his honor.

Martin Luther, 'Daily Bread'

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:10:49 -0500

Luther Trailer: Luther Trailer

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:31:21 -0500

The life of one of the controversial figures in the history of modern religion is brought to the screen in this historical biography. Born in 1483, Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes) was an intelligent and principled young man who was studying law in early 16th century Germany when a close brush with death led him to follow a spiritual path and join a Catholic monastery. Under the guidance of Johann von Staupitz (Bruno Ganz), Luther became a valued member of the monastery's hierarchy, and as a sign of his trust, von Staupitz asked Luther to join him for a voyage to Rome as part of church business. Luther was appalled by the corrupt practices of the leading church officials, in particular the sale of "indulgences," in which the wealthy could purchase forgiveness for a wide variety of sins. Luther left the monastery to study theology in Wittenberg; a keen student, he later became a professor and won the support of Frederick the Wise (Peter Ustinov), who also recognized the potential controve