Becoming King

About Becoming King

An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Becoming King is a 2024 documentary film directed by Jessica Oyelowo. David Oyelowo appears as Self, Jessica Oyelowo as Self, Martin Luther King Jr. as Self (archive footage), and Ava DuVernay as Self.

It runs 66 minutes and was released in February 2024. Written by Jessica Oyelowo. It was produced by MTV Entertainment Studios.

Members will find 2010s, acting, and behind the scenes in it. It streams on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus Premium in the United States.