For many who grew up in the Atlanta area, The Boy King was more than a TV special. It was a formative moment that helped introduce the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to a new generation.
This year marks 40 years since the program first aired on WSB-TV, and MLK Day is a fitting time to revisit it. The special offers a thoughtful look at King’s early life and leadership, reminding viewers how his courage, conviction, and call to justice continue to shape the nation.
Whether you remember watching it as a kid or are seeing it for the first time, the full presentation is now available online and still resonates decades later.
Watch the full special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TRynja29eo.
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