Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Man and the Dream (1970) : Full Movie Online Free Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most loved, respected and influential leaders in American history. In this one-of-a-kind look at his life and work, writer and director Tom Friedman explores how Dr. King's ideas evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the Civil Rights Movement. Rare footage and photographs illustrate the defining moments of his crusade.