'MLK/FBI' Spotlights Government Bias Against Martin Luther King Jr.

'MLK/FBI' Spotlights Government Bias Against Martin Luther King Jr.

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The documentary 'MLK FBI' explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s complex relationship with the FBI, highlighting the agency's efforts to surveil and discredit him. It uses declassified files to reveal the extent of the FBI's actions, including wiretapping and bugging. The film is timely, drawing parallels between past and present racial injustices. It features interviews with historians and figures like former FBI director James Comey, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of MLK's legacy in today's social justice movements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the documentary 'MLK FBI'?

The personal life of Martin Luther King Jr.

The civil rights movement's success

The FBI's surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The achievements of Martin Luther King Jr.

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What methods did the FBI use to monitor Martin Luther King Jr.?

Financial audits

Social media monitoring

Wiretapping and bugging

Public speeches and rallies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are some of the individuals interviewed in the documentary?

Political leaders from the 1960s

Current civil rights activists

Journalists covering the civil rights movement

Historians and King's close friends

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the documentary is highlighted as still relevant today?

The economic policies of the 1960s

The ongoing racial injustice issues

The political landscape of the 1960s

The FBI's technological advancements

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What does the documentary suggest about the change in racial tensions over time?

They have improved drastically.

They have worsened significantly.

They have remained largely unchanged.

They have completely disappeared.