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Inspired by militant black leaders like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael, a new, radicalized generation of civil rights activists made up of young college students, Vietnam vets, musicians, and intellectuals emerged in Memphis in 1967. The Invaders uncovers the history and significance of the often-overlooked group, detailing their direct involvement with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
in the pivotal hours leading up to his assassination. The Invaders touches on themes of race, government surveillance and economic injustice. The film offers a unique perspective on the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike by emphasizing the role of resident youth in the movement, as well as focusing on the function of poverty and economic disparity in Memphis.
The Invaders
|| 2015 || Documentary || 80′
Release Date ► November 01, 2022
Rating ► [ PG-13 ]
Distributor ► 1091 Pictures (TOFG LLC.)
— DIRECTED BY —
Prichard Smith
— FEATURED —
John B. Smith; Clarence Christian; Juanita Thornton; Reverend Jim Netters; Jibril Shabaz; Willie Henry; John Gary Williams; Minister Suhkara A. Yahweh; David Acey; Calvin Taylor; Coby Smith.
