
Malcolm X (1972)
May 19—May 19, 2025
Directed by Arnold Perl (1972)
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader as depicted through archival footage, newsreels, and excerpts of speeches. Nominated for the Academy Award for best documentary feature, Arnold Perl’s film is based on the 1965 book The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
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RUNNING TIME
91min
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Digital
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