Stevie Wonder Produces Documentary on MLK Jr. Day Campaign
Stevie Wonder Produces Documentary on MLK Jr. Day Campaign

Stevie Wonder Produces Documentary on MLK Jr. Day Campaign

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Time Studios and Stevie Wonder’s Eyes ‘n’ Sound are collaborating on an untitled feature documentary that highlights Wonder’s crucial role in the campaign to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Traci Curry, the film explores the cultural, political, and musical efforts leading up to President Ronald Reagan signing the holiday into law in 1983. Central to the story is Wonder’s 1980 song “Happy Birthday,” created to rally public support for the cause, and the documentary will include rare and never-before-seen archival footage alongside Wonder’s personal commentary. This project marks Stevie Wonder’s first authorized on-screen exploration of his activism and legacy. Wonder expressed excitement about telling this story to help viewers understand the power of collective action behind the holiday’s creation. Producers hope the film will spark conversations about the impact one individual’s voice and vision can have on culture and history.

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