My books accompany me while dining out, but when staying in, my routine has become to watch a documentary after fixing a home-cooked meal. Tonight’s film was “King: Man of Peace in a Time of War“, which included Martin Luther King Jr.’s exclusive television appearance and interviews on people’s reactions to the Civil Rights Movement, ending with thoughts on “progress.”
This isn’t my favorite documentary as it appears hastily put together and doesn’t delve deeply into these subjects, serving more as a teaser to pique the audience’s curiosity presumably in hopes that people will take the initiative to learn more for themselves. It would’ve been nice had further reading material been recommended or organizations mentioned (though I don’t suppose the filmmakers are obligated). Instead it offers a touch-and-go treatment of his life and teachings, plus commentary from Jesse Jackson ( 
) and Colin Powell.
But who cares? It was worthwhile viewing on this easy Monday night.
Last night’s movie over dinner with a friend was “Run Lola Run“, a 1998 German film directed by Tom Tykwer that’s been in my movie collection for a number of years.
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