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Ocean County Library Waretown Branch to Screen "In Remembrance of Martin"

originally published: 12/28/2024

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King forever holds a special spot in the hearts and minds of everyone who seeks equality and freedom. Celebrate this towering figure during our screening of In Remembrance of Martin at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Monday, January 20, 2025. The screening begins at 6:00pm.

The outstanding documentary, available at the Ocean County Library, traces the civil rights leader’s life through his own words, archival footage and images of key events, and observations by his family, friends and advisors. Memorable portions of King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech punctuate the presentation.

Viewers are given a panorama of the era’s pivotal figures and those who carried his message forward including Coretta Scott King, Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, Dick Gregory, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu and Andrew Young.

No registration is required to attend this program for all ages. For more information, stop by the OCL Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street or call (609) 693-5133. See the full schedule of programs in the Library’s online Calendar of Events.

OCL turns 100 in 2025 and you’re why they’re celebrating! See details on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, Pinterest and https://theoceancountylibrary.org.




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