On Nov. 12, 1961, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Mankato, Minnesota. While here, he gave two sermons at Centenary United Methodist Church and a speech at Mankato High School. To explore this history, the Kessel Peace Institute of Minnesota State University, Mankato and True Façade Pictures collaborated to make a 40-minute documentary. The film explores the history, context and legacy of Dr. King’s visit to Mankato and reflects on where we have been as a community, and where we need to be heading. The video premiered during a live online event on January 17 and included a panel discussion.
Panelists: Dr. Timothy Berry, Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Equity Initiatives, Minnesota State Mankato Dr. Christopher Brown, Acting Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities, Minnesota State Mankato Jill Cooley, Associate Professor, History Department, Minnesota State Mankato Dr. Henry Morris, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Minnesota State Mankato Matt Moore, Social Studies Teacher, Mankato West High School Stacy Wells, Director of Communications, Mankato Area Public Schools
Executive Producer Jameel Haque
Produced by Michael Chalhoub and Ryan Sturgis
Edited by Michael Chalhoub and Ryan Sturgis
Written and Directed by Ryan Sturgis