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The Real Malcolm X (1992)
Director: Brett Alexander
Cast: Dan Rather, Maya Angelou, Chuck D, James Farmer
Runtime60 min
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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.
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The Real Malcolm X is a captivating documentary that takes viewers on an immersive journey through the life and legacy of the influential civil rights leader. Directed by Brett Alexander in 1992, the film interweaves archival footage with insightful interviews from family, friends, and scholars, offering a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on Malcolm X's public life and the significant impact he had on the nation.