How to Watch I Am Martin Luther King Jr.

The Spool Staff
November 21st, 2024

Martin Luther needs no introduction, but if you want to dive deep into his storied past, inspiring deeds, and hopeful dreams, then you’ll want to catch the 2018 documentary, which will be airing soon on The CW. 

More than just a simple biopic, I Am Martin Luther King Jr. features interviews from activists past and present, as well as beautiful gospel scores, and themes that surprisingly (and sadly) still ring true today. Read on to learn where you can watch this documentary this year, with or without cable.

Where to watch I Am Martin Luther King Jr.

I Am Martin Luther King Jr. will air on The CW on Monday, January 15, 8:00 PM PT. 

There is currently only one way to watch  I Am Martin Luther King Jr.: live on The CW.

I Am Martin Luther King Jr. on The CW

You can watch I Am Martin Luther King Jr. on The CW without cable on one of these cord-cutting services. Note that for Hulu with Live TV and Fubo, availability varies by region.

Fubo

Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.

Hulu with Live TV

Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.

YouTube TV

Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.

Fubo Elite

If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.

The other I Am installments are available to watch for free on Hoopla

There are currently two other documentaries part of the I Am series available to stream. You can watch I Am Patrick Swayze and I Am Heath Ledger for free on Hoopla.

Hoopla

Hoopla is a digital library that has partnered with public libraries across the country to give members free access to a multitude of films and TV shows, as well as e-books, albums, and podcasts, on-demand and on the go. It often rotates its titles, but for the most part, you'll find old classics, celebrated indies, and international films in its extensive media catalog. You can click the link to see whether your local library is a participating member.