Synopsis
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Facts
Based on
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
New York City, Harlem
Filming location
Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey, Egypt, Mecca
Production
40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Telluride Film Festival 2025 generic
- Academy Awards 1993 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1993 generic
- National Board of Review 1992 generic
