Written and directed by Oscar/Emmy winner Abby Mann, "King" is a meticulous recreation of MLK’s odyssey from spirited young Baptist preacher to anointed spokesman for the vast non-militant wing of the Civil Rights movement. The revelation here is the extent to which King did not choose his thorny path, but was chosen, both by his own people and a higher power. Winfield and Tyson (who’d starred together in the fabulous "Sounder" six years prior) are both superb as Martin and Coretta, and along with Mann’s incisive script and a stellar supporting cast, they make "King" a powerful and enlightening experience.