Death of a Prophet

Movie

1981

1h 0m

English

Drama

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4.2

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Death of a Prophet

Movie

1981

1h 0m

English

Drama

After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

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Cast

Malcolm X

Betty

Elijah Muhammad's FOI

Directed By: Woodie King Jr.

Written By: Woodie King Jr.

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GenerationofSwine

one year ago

I'm sorry, but I guess you had to see it in 1981.

Part of the distaste here is that it doesn't really compare to Spike Lee's last good film.

And the other part is Morgan Freeman. It's really hard to see him as Malcolm X. That's not to say that he isn't a good actor, and it is not to say that W More

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