The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
Ratings
IMDb4.4/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Woodie King Jr.Director
- Woodie King Jr.Writer
- Max RoachOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Morgan FreemanMalcolm X
- Yolanda KingBetty
- Mansoor Najee-UllahElijah Muhammad's FOI
- Tommy Redmond HicksCast
- Ossie DavisCast
- Amiri BarakaCast
- George HarrisCast
- Sam SingletonCast
- Yusef ImanCast
- Sonny Jim GainesCast
- Kirk KirkseyCast
- Charles GriffinCast