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Basketball's Role in Civil Rights: King's Legacy Unveiled

12/6/2025

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A documentary short links basketball to civil rights, focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama (President Obama).
Director Glenn Kaino and producer Alexys Feaster discuss uncovering a little-known story of King playing basketball with Andrew Young.
The film uses animation due to a lack of photographic evidence.
The project aims to resonate with younger audiences by linking Obama's legacy to King's civil rights work.

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Story summary

A documentary short links basketball to civil rights, focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama (President Obama).
Director Glenn Kaino and producer Alexys Feaster discuss uncovering a little-known story of King playing basketball with Andrew Young.
The film uses animation due to a lack of photographic evidence.
The project aims to resonate with younger audiences by linking Obama's legacy to King's civil rights work.