Malcolm X

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Call Number: DVD Drama Malcolm
On Shelf At: Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

Based on the book "The autobiography of Malcolm X" as told to Alex Haley.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1992.
Special features include: commentary by Spike Lee, director of photography Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander Brown, and costume designer Ruth Carter; deleted scenes with introductions by Spike Lee; "By any means necessary" (the making-of Malcolm X); theatrical trailer; "Malcolm X" (1972 Oscar nominated feature length documentary; 92 min.).
1992 movie: 202 min. (Rated PG-13) -- 1972 documentary: 92 min. (Rated PG)
Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman, Jr., Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, Theresa Randle, Kate Vernon.
Screen version of the life of Malcolm X, who through his religious conversion to Islam, found the strength to rise up from a criminal past to become an influential civil rights leader.
DVD, widescreen; Dolby surround 5.1 (English, 1992 movie), Dolby surround stereo. (French, 1992 movie), mono. (1972 documentary); Region 1.
Contents: Autobiography of Malcolm X.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Fairly True to the Book submitted by elkwiatkowski on July 10, 2020, 7:19pm It's hard to stray too far from the book when it is an autobiography, but Spike Lee did a wonderful job with this film.

3.5 hours of a comprehensive look at Malcolm X's life. submitted by brooksza on August 4, 2023, 9:36am Despite the length it never felt long or overstuffed. think this is one of Denzel's best performances as well. I'd be curious to find out more about the significance of the color/nickname Red and continue thinking about the themes and styles of this movie. Like a few of Spike's movies, this one could have been made today.