Skip to Main Content

MPT Specials

MLK SPEAKS: A Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Special | 2h 56m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Controversial David Susskind interview with MLK two months before the March on Washington.

In 1963, controversial TV host David Susskind interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on national television two months before the March on Washington. The full program has not been broadcast since then – until now. MPT airs the interview that challenged Pres. John F. Kennedy to support Civil Rights in America. With comments from historians, journalists and activists who were there.

10/26/2020

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

MPT Specials is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Specials

MLK SPEAKS: A Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Special | 2h 56m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1963, controversial TV host David Susskind interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on national television two months before the March on Washington. The full program has not been broadcast since then – until now. MPT airs the interview that challenged Pres. John F. Kennedy to support Civil Rights in America. With comments from historians, journalists and activists who were there.

10/26/2020

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

How to Watch MPT Specials

MPT Specials is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

Support for PBS provided by:

MPT Specials is a local public television program presented by MPT

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?