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S22·E7 Roads to Memphis

Episode
Season 22, Episode 7
Air Date
May 3, 2010
Runtime
55 minutes
Director
Stephen Ives
Writer
Michelle Ferrari
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 3, 2010 55 min
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Synopsis

On April 4, 1968, James Earl Ray shot and killed Dr. Martin Luther King. This is the fateful narrative of the killer and his prey, set against the seething, turbulent forces in American society. Roads to Memphis is told through eyewitness testimony from King's inner circle and the officials involved in Ray’s capture and prosecution following an intense two-month international manhunt.

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When did Season 22 Episode 7 of American Experience air?

Season 22, Episode 7 ('Roads to Memphis') originally aired on May 3, 2010.

How long is Season 22 Episode 7 ('Roads to Memphis')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 22 Episode 7?

On April 4, 1968, James Earl Ray shot and killed Dr. Martin Luther King. This is the fateful narrative of the killer and his prey, set against the seething, turbulent forces in American society. Roads to Memphis is told through eyewitness testimony from King's inner circle and the officials involved...

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