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We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

Documentary
2020, 58min
Every year, hundreds of children from pre-K through 12th grade take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, a public speaking competition where they perform poetry and speeches inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film covers the months leading up to the 40th annual festival, as schools across the city send their top-placing students to compete. It is a portrait of young people raising their voices about issues they care about and of the unique community that celebrates and supports them.
Country: United States
Director:
Amy Schatz

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Critic Ashley Moulton
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This inspiring film is an hour's respite from the challenges we face in the United States.

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"We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest" is a powerful and inspiring documentary that follows the journey of young students from Oakland, California, as they prepare to take the stage at the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Festival. The film showcases the passion and determination of these young people as they write and perform speeches and poetry that reflect their experiences and views on the world around them. Against the backdrop of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this film is a testament to the power of voice and the importance of listening to the next generation.

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