I just got this from the library. I can't wait to watch it (after I watch the paint dry on Sactown's garage door).
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Plot Summary
Genres: Biography, Drama
Plot Outline The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader.
Plot Synopsis: Biography of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, as he realises the error of his mistakes. He is later on assasinated and dies a Muslim Martyr.
Actors: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo, See more
Directors: Spike Lee
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