Ex-Lieutenant to MLK: 'King's Dirty Work' Included 'Bloodiest Year of Civil Rights'

A documentary featuring Andrew Young reveals that he was the person responsible for handling Martin Luther King Jr.'s dirty work, including receiving threats and managing his security. Young recounts the challenges he faced as a lieutenant to King, who had to deal with both the FBI's surveillance and violent backlash from segregationists. Despite these dangers, Young remained committed to King's cause, eventually going on to become U.N. ambassador under Jimmy Carter. The documentary sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of King's life and legacy.