Documentary At Circle Cinema Shows Coalition Between Jewish And African-American Communities

As Oklahomans get ready to commemorate Doctor Martin Luther King Junior this holiday weekend, several groups are working to remind people of his messages.

The Martin Luther King Junior Commemoration Society and Jewish Federation of Tulsa are sponsoring a one-night only event to show people the untold history of the civil rights movement.

The documentary "Shared Histories" shows the coalition between Jewish and African-American communities during a turbulent era.

It shows a comparison between the persecution of the two groups and how they came together to fight for equal rights for all people.

The president of the MLK Commemoration Society said it's important for people to take time to remember why our nation celebrates the holiday.

"There are so many people, they know it's a holiday. They think it's a time just to have fun, high five and march in the parade. But we want people to know about the real history of Martin Luther King and the real history of America, back in the 1960s when he was alive and well and making those speeches that he made," Pleas Thompson, President, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society.

You can watch the documentary at Circle Cinema on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $6. There is also a Q&A session after the film. CLICK HERE for more information about the film or to buy tickets.