Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Malcolm X ( May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was an African-American Muslim minister, public speaker, and human rights activist.To his admirers, he was a courageous advocate for the rights of African Americans, a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans. His detractors accused him of preaching racism, black supremacy, antisemitism, and violence. He has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history, and in 1998, Time named The Autobiography of Malcolm X one of the ten most influential nonfiction books of the 20th century. Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska. The events of his childhood, including his father's lessons concerning black pride and self-reliance, and his own experiences concerning race played a significant role in Malcolm X's adult life. By the time he was thirteen, his father had died and his mother had been committed to a mental hospital. After living in a series of foster homes, Malcolm X became involved in a number of criminal activities in Boston and New York City. In 1946, Malcolm X was sentenced to eight to ten years in prison. While in prison, Malcolm X became a member of the Nation of Islam, and after his parole in 1952 he became one of the Nation's leaders and chief spokesmen. For nearly a dozen years he was the public face of the controversial group. Tension between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad, head of the Nation of Islam, led to Malcolm X's quitting the organization in March 1964. He subsequently traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East and founded Muslim Mosque, Inc., a religious organization, and the secular Organization of Afro-American Unity, which advocated Pan-Africanism. Less than a year after he left the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X was assassinated by three members of the group while giving a speech in New York. The beliefs expressed by Malcolm X changed during his lifetime. As a spokesman for the Nation of Islam he taught black supremacy and deified the leaders of the organization. He also advocated the separation of black and white Americans, which put him at odds with the civil rights movement, which was working towards integration. After he left the Nation of Islam in 1964, Malcolm X became a Sunni Muslim, made the pilgrimage to Mecca and disavowed racism, while remaining a champion of black self-determination, self defense, and human rights. He expressed a willingness to work with civil rights leaders and described his previous position with the Nation of Islam as that of a "zombie". Description above from the Wikipedia article Malcolm X, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Malcolm X
  • Popularity: 3.194
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1925-05-19
  • Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: ٱلْحَاجّ مَالِك ٱلشَّبَازّ, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm Little
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Malcolm X Movies

  • 1996
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    Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

    8 1996 HD

    Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the...

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  • 2018
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    Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

    Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

    6.8 2018 HD

    The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with...

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  • 2023
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    Stand

    Stand

    6 2023 HD

    Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he...

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  • 2008
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    Black Power Salute

    Black Power Salute

    1 2008 HD

    A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event...

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  • 1972
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    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

    6.4 1972 HD

    James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.

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  • 2021
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    Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

    Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

    7.655 2021 HD

    During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and...

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  • 1990
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    The FBI's War on Black America

    The FBI's War on Black America

    8 1990 HD

    Through a secret program called the Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO), there was a concerted effort to subvert the will of the people to...

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  • 2007
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    King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

    King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

    8.5 2007 HD

    King: Man of Peace in a Time of War documents the work Martin Luther King did in attempting to bring peace to people during the turmoil of the...

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  • 1961
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    Walk in My Shoes

    Walk in My Shoes

    1 1961 HD

    Nominated for Emmy for "Program of the Year." First look at the lives of Negros on American television - in their own word. Produced/Directed by...

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  • 2010
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    COINTELPRO 101

    COINTELPRO 101

    1 2010 HD

    COINTELPRO 101 exposes illegal surveillance, disruption, and outright murder committed by the US government in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s....

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  • 1992
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    Black Women, Sexual Politics and the Revolution

    Black Women, Sexual Politics and the Revolution

    1 1992 HD

    Focuses on sexual equality in the Black community.

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  • 1970
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    America's Woman

    America's Woman

    1 1970 HD

    First feature-length documentary to explore in depth a mysterious woman’s influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its...

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  • 1967
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    A Tribute to Malcolm X

    A Tribute to Malcolm X

    8.7 1967 HD

    A commemoration of the four-year anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, featuring an intimate interview with his wife, Betty Shabazz.

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  • 1967
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    Black Liberation

    Black Liberation

    1 1967 HD

    Produced in collaboration with Malcolm X and narrated by Ossie Davis, this call to arms layers revolutionary text from multiple sources with gritty,...

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  • 2013
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    The Trials of Muhammad Ali

    The Trials of Muhammad Ali

    7.1 2013 HD

    Brash boxer Cassius Clay burst into the American consciousness in the early 1960s, just ahead of the Civil Rights movement. His transformation into...

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  • 2001
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    A Huey P. Newton Story

    A Huey P. Newton Story

    5.2 2001 HD

    The story of how the radical Huey P. Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.

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  • 1980
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    A Decade of Struggle

    A Decade of Struggle

    1 1980 HD

    This special three-part presentation of "Like It Is" examines the history of the black civil rights movement in the United States, emphasizing the...

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  • 2001
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    The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    1 2001 HD

    The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an account of the life of Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in 1925, who became a human rights activist. Malcolm X was...

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  • 2019
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    Barney's Wall

    Barney's Wall

    1 2019 HD

    What makes a rebel? This 78 minute documentary probes the psyche of bad-boy publisher and free speech warrior Barney Rosset, whose mid-century legal...

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  • 1970
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    a.k.a. Cassius Clay

    a.k.a. Cassius Clay

    7.5 1970 HD

    The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of...

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  • 2019
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    The Apollo

    The Apollo

    6.3 2019 HD

    The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

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  • 1959
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    The Hate That Hate Produced

    The Hate That Hate Produced

    1 1959 HD

    A television documentary about Black Nationalism in America, focusing on the Nation of Islam and, to a lesser extent, the United African Nationalist...

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  • 2016
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    13th

    13th

    7.901 2016 HD

    An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

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  • 2016
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    Lemonade

    Lemonade

    8.4 2016 HD

    The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist...

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  • 2020
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    De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade

    De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade

    1 2020 HD

    Through clippings, the film draws a narrative line between the construction of racism in Brazil and the United States, having as base the European...

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  • 2020
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    Da 5 Bloods

    Da 5 Bloods

    6.5 2020 HD

    Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried...

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  • 2019
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    Mike Wallace Is Here

    Mike Wallace Is Here

    6.3 2019 HD

    For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively...

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  • 2020
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    John Lewis: Good Trouble

    John Lewis: Good Trouble

    4.6 2020 HD

    The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social...

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  • 2017
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    I Am Not Your Negro

    I Am Not Your Negro

    7.7 2017 HD

    Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the...

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  • 1974
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    Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

    Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

    6 1974 HD

    Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man...

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  • 1996
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    All Power to the People!

    All Power to the People!

    5.8 1996 HD

    Using government documents, archive footage and direct interviews with activists and former FBI/CIA officers, All Power to the People documents the...

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  • 2019
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    When Tariq Ali Met Malcolm X

    When Tariq Ali Met Malcolm X

    1 2019 HD

    One was a Black human rights leader who had achieved global notoriety. The other was a young Marxist Oxford student from Pakistan looking to bring...

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  • 1975
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    Born of the People: Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X

    Born of the People: Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X

    1 1975 HD

    A brief introduction to two revolutionary leaders, both born on May 19th.

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  • 1992
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    Death Scenes 2

    Death Scenes 2

    5.7 1992 HD

    DEATH SCENES II continues the exploration into the dark recesses of violence and rage that ended in such heinous crimes as the Manson Family's...

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  • 2017
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    Burn Motherfucker, Burn!

    Burn Motherfucker, Burn!

    6.5 2017 HD

    An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African...

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  • 2021
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    Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

    Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

    7.4 2021 HD

    From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.

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  • 2024
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    Soundtrack to a Coup d'État

    Soundtrack to a Coup d'État

    7.8 2024 HD

    In 1960, United Nations: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita...

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  • 2023
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    Four Died Trying: Prologue

    Four Died Trying: Prologue

    1 2023 HD

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  • 2018
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    Robert Penn Warren: A Vision

    Robert Penn Warren: A Vision

    1 2018 HD

    A documentary profile of 3-time Pulitzer winning author Robert Penn Warren, featuring Harold Bloom, David Blight, Natasha Trethewey, David Milch,...

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  • 1992
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    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

    7.534 1992 HD

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  • 1972
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    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

    6.4 1972 HD

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  • 2019
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    Who Killed Malcolm X?

    Who Killed Malcolm X?

    7.5 2019 HD

    Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

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  • 2019
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    What's My Name | Muhammad Ali

    What's My Name | Muhammad Ali

    7.3 2019 HD

    Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an...

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  • 2021
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    Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    8.5 2021 HD

    Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

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  • 1983
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    Frontline

    Frontline

    7.4 1983 HD

    Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's...

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  • 2023
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    La Californie !

    La Californie !

    8 2023 HD

    From the 1950s to the present day, from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Berkeley University or Silicon Valley, this three-part documentary series...

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  • 2018
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    Explained

    Explained

    7.481 2018 HD

    This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

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