The Untold Story of the Lorraine Motel

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 8

The Lorraine Motel is best known as the site of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. Producer Alvin Hall discusses "The Lorraine," a new documentary about the motel's owners and its legacy as a haven for Black travelers during segregation. The film premieres at the Tribeca Festival.

Image courtesy of the documentary

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