David Oyelowo Plus One (Part 1): The Power of Purpose, Faith & Brotherhood

David Oyelowo always knew he was meant to play Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma - but Hollywood didn’t see it that way. It took seven years, unwavering faith, and a powerful act of brotherhood to finally bring that dream to life. Join hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger as they sit down with David and his best friend, Nate Parker, on My Legacy for a powerful conversation about legacy, lifting others up, and the responsibility of telling the truth through film. David reflects on his Nigerian heritage and the esteem instilled in him by the legacy of his grandfather, a tribal king. In contrast, Nate opens up about growing up in Norfolk, Virginia, where success was defined by escaping his roots - until he discovered the power of embracing and elevating untold Black stories. Their paths first crossed on Red Tails, a film about the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, and their shared passion for amplifying Black voices forged an unbreakable bond—one grounded in faith and a relentless drive to challenge barriers and bring untold stories to light. From the fight to bring Selma to the screen to the lessons learned from the heroes who came before them, this conversation is a tribute to perseverance, purpose, and enduring friendship. Don’t miss Part 1 of this extraordinary discussion on My Legacy. Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle Editor Duane Fogwell Post-production producer Tina Pittaway A/V by Garcia Creative Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins. Like our podcast? Visit http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement to see full episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.