Movies For Kids About Martin Luther King

From Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, starring James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Anggun, Ulrich Tukur
Rated G

Earth is an epic nature documentary that follows three animal families as they journey across the globe in the course of a year. Featuring stunning cinematography, the film captures the beauty and majesty of the planet's diverse landscapes, while exploring the intricate relationships between animals and their habitats. The stories of the polar bear, elephant, and humpback whale provide unique insights into the natural world, as the animals struggle to survive in the face of human encroachment, climate change, and other challenges. Earth ultimately celebrates the resilience of life and the remarkable connections between all living things.

From Directors: Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud, starring Pierce Brosnan, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Jacques Perrin, Aldo Baglio
Rated G

Oceans is a 2009 documentary film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud. It is a stunningly beautiful exploration of the world's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. The film follows the migrations of four species—the tuna, the sturgeon, the sardine, and the leatherback turtle. Through breathtaking underwater and on-land footage, the film captures the beauty, mystery, and fragility of these creatures and their habitats. The film also shows how humans have had an impact on the oceans, and how their actions can have both positive and negative effects on ocean life. It is a visually stunning and educational experience that will leave viewers with a deeper appreciation of the mysterious and beautiful world that lies beneath the surface of our oceans.

From Directors: Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart
Rated G

African Cats is a 2011 documentary film directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill. It follows the true story of a pride of lions, led by the formidable Fang, and a family of cheetahs, headed by the single mother Layla. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, African Cats captures the true drama of the lives of these majestic animals and the challenges they face in the wild. The film follows the struggles of the lions and cheetahs as they battle with rival cat species, endure hazards posed by other African predators, and protect their young from the dangers of their natural environment. The film conveys the importance of family and the resilience of the animal kingdom to survive and thrive in a world of constant change.

From Martin Ritt, starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews
Rated G

Sounder is a 1972 drama directed by Martin Ritt and stars Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The film follows the struggles of an African American family living in the deep South during the Great Depression. The father (Winfield) is arrested and sent to prison for stealing food to feed his family, while his wife (Tyson) and his son (Hooks) are left to fend for themselves. The son befriends a loyal dog named Sounder, and together they go on a journey to help the father gain his freedom. Along the way, they are met with both kindness and cruelty, and the family faces challenging decisions that test their strength and resilience. It is ultimately a story of hope, resilience, and the power of love.

From Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey, Adam Chapman, starring Star: John C. Reilly
Rated G

From Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, starring Star: Tim Allen
Rated G

From Andrew Adamson, starring Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes
Rated PG

From Directors: Robin Budd, Donovan Cook, starring Blayne Weaver, Harriet Owen, Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett
Rated G

From Louie Schwartzberg, starring George Woodard, Charles Jimmie Sr., The Vasquez Brothers, Frank Pino
Rated PG