King: The Martin Luther King Story, is a perfect movie to show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This film directed by Daniel Mann, stars Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield as it depicts the extraordinary life of Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Most people celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, parties and other special events. Party supplies for Martin Luther King Jr. Day may include banners, t-shirts and other commemorative items.

Although, King: The Martin Luther King Story, is the perfect movie for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, other movies such as, Malcolm X, The Long Walk Home, and Ghosts of Mississippi, are also great examples of how far the country has progressed over the years. The movie, Ghosts of Mississippi, was directed by Rob Reiner and stars Alec Baldwin, Virginia Madsen and James Woods in a story about the murder of a civil rights leader. This movies, along with other civil rights movies, parades and celebrations shows the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of celebrating his day.

Most people find Martin Luther King Jr. Day a great time for watching a movie, participating in a parade or visiting with friends. Additional Civil Rights movement movies to watch for Martin Luther King Jr. Day are, Ruby Bridges, Get on the Bus, and, Do the Right Thing. These Civil Right related movies in addition to a variety of party supplies, finger foods, parades, speeches and special events makes Martin Luther King Jr. Day a great event.

Furthermore, as most people know, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great day for showing movies and celebrating the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. famous speech, I Have a Dream. This speech along with watching the movie, King: The Martin Luther King Story, will be a perfect way of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his special day.