The Real Malcolm X (1992)
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.
Director: Brett Alexander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 18, 1992
Cast
- Dan Rather - Self - Narrator / Interviewer
- Maya Angelou
- Chuck D
- James Farmer
- Dick Gregory
- Lionel Hampton
- Clarence Jones
- Quincy Jones
- Betty Shabazz
- Wesley Snipes
Production: CBS News Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brett Alexander
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Real Malcolm X about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Real Malcolm X?
- The Real Malcolm X was directed by Brett Alexander.
- Who stars in The Real Malcolm X?
- The Real Malcolm X stars Dan Rather, Maya Angelou, Chuck D, James Farmer, Dick Gregory, Lionel Hampton.
- How long is The Real Malcolm X?
- The Real Malcolm X has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Real Malcolm X?
- The Real Malcolm X is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Real Malcolm X produced?
- The Real Malcolm X was produced in United States of America.