A new documentary highlighting the life and work of Alfred Daniel Williams "A.D." King, King's lesser known brother, has premiered in Atlanta.

A.D. King, who drowned in 1969 under circumstances family and friends still question, referred to himself as "the amateur" civil rights soldier in the family. Those who knew him tell a different story. He was a fixture in the movement who never sought or found the spotlight.

"That was his way," Alveda King of Atlanta said. "He and his brother were so close that Dad's only interest was in serving the Lord and assisting his brother."

The documentary includes the memories of those such as the Rev. Otis Moss, Rep. John Lewis, Andrew Young and the Rev. Joseph Lowery. Source

A.D. King was also committed to non-violence and his influence is illustrated by his success in quashing a violent response to local bombings:

In August, after a bomb exploded at the home of a prominent black lawyer in downtown Birmingham, thousands of outraged citizens poured into the city streets intent on revenge. As rocks were thrown at gathering policemen and the situation escalated. A. D. King climbed on top of a parked car and shouted to the rioters in an attempt to quell their fury: "My friends, we have had enough problems tonight. If you're going to kill someone, then kill me. . . Stand up for your rights, but with nonviolence." Source

Let us remember and be inspired by A.D. King and countless others whose names are not household names, but whose courage and sacrifice cleared a path for all that we celebrate this week.