8.0The Real Malcolm X · 1992
The Real Malcolm X (1992) is a Documentary film directed by Brett Alexander, starring Dan Rather, Maya Angelou, Chuck D.
Documentary
8.0Overview
CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that his death was a great loss to the nation. The film intercuts archival footage of Malcolm and interviews with family, friends, colleagues, scholars, and writers. CBS documents Malcolm's move from being Elijah Muhammad's deputy in the Nation of Islam to his embrace of Islam: his new links with the civil rights movement posed a real threat to the powers that be. CBS details his death after secret FBI acts to increase the rift between Muhammad and Malcolm. Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Andrew Young offer trenchant comments. "He was our manhood," eulogized Ossie Davis.
Cast
Dan Rather, Maya Angelou, Chuck D, James Farmer, Dick Gregory, Lionel Hampton, Clarence Jones, Quincy Jones
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What is "The Real Malcolm X" about?
CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that his death was a great loss to the nation. The film intercuts archival footage of Malcolm and interviews with family, friends, colleagues, scholars, and writers. CBS documents Malcolm's move from being Elijah Muhammad's deputy in the Nation of Islam to his embrace of Islam: his new links with the civil rights movement posed a real threat to the powers that be. CBS details his death after secret FBI acts to increase the rift between Muhammad and Malcolm. Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Andrew Young offer trenchant comments. "He was our manhood," eulogized Ossie Davis.
When was "The Real Malcolm X" released?
The Real Malcolm X was released in 1992.
Who stars in "The Real Malcolm X"?
The cast includes Dan Rather, Maya Angelou, Chuck D, James Farmer.
