The 1992 film Malcolm X is an epic biographical drama about the African-American activist Malcolm X. Directed and co-written by Spike Lee, the film stars Denzel Washington in the title role, as well as Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., and Delroy Lindo. The movie is long, with a runtime of 202 minutes, but it is worth watching as it brings Malcolm X's autobiography to life with an epic sweep and a nuanced message. The film is available to watch with a subscription on Showtime, Paramount Plus, or to rent or buy on Vudu, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. The film was nominated for two Oscars and has received critical acclaim. The Criterion Collection has released a special edition of the film with bonus features, including a program about the making of the film, deleted scenes, and a feature-length documentary produced by Marvin Worth and Arnold Perl and directed by Perl, narrated by actor James Earl Jones. The official trailer of the film is available on YouTube.
The 1992 film "Malcolm X" is a biographical epic drama that follows the life of African-American activist Malcolm X, from his childhood in rural Nebraska to his assassination in 1965. The film portrays Malcolm X's transformation from a small-time gangster to a member of the Nation of Islam, a black nationalist and religious movement, and his eventual break with the organization. The film also depicts Malcolm X's pilgrimage to Mecca, which broadened his perspective on race and religion. The movie concludes with a series of clips showing the aftermath of Malcolm's death, including Martin Luther King Jr. delivering a eulogy to Malcolm, and Ossie Davis reciting a speech at Malcolm's funeral. Nelson Mandela delivers a speech to a school, quoting an excerpt from one of Malcolm's speeches.
In addition to the main cast, the film features cameo appearances by Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and future South African president Nelson Mandela.
Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Alex Haley, Malcolm X, Arnold Perl, Spike Lee
Box Office Gross: $48,169,910
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 1992
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2011
