Malcolm X(1972)
Synopsis
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Directed by Arnold Perl
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James Earl Jones
Biographical Narration (voice)
Ossie Davis
Eulogy (voice)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Leon Ameer
Self (archive footage)
Vida Blue
Self (archive footage)
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage) (as Rap Brown)
John Ali
Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Eldridge Cleaver
Self (archive footage)
Ella Collins
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Angela Davis
Self (archive footage)
Lee Evans
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)
Charles Evers
Self (archive footage)
James Farmer
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan
Self (archive footage) (as Minister Farrakhan)
Ronald Freeman
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as R. Freeman)
Malcolm X — frequently asked questions
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Malcolm X is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Malcolm X come out?+
Malcolm X was released in 1972.
How long is Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X was directed by Arnold Perl.
Who stars in Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X stars James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Leon Ameer.
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