Malcolm X

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Malcolm X

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

as Betty Shabazz

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

as Baines

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

as Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

as West Indian Archie

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

as Shorty

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

as Laura

Kate Vernon

Kate Vernon

as Sophia

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

as Louise Little

Tommy Hollis

Tommy Hollis

as Earl Little

Reviews

CinemaSerf

I cannot imagine the hoops Spike Lee must have had to jump through to get any form of investment into either the concept or the production of this truly groundbreaking study of a man who divided opinion in a way few others have since the end of the Second World War. I say a study of man, but this is...

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