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Malcolm X (1992)

Sat, May 17, 2025
    Part of
  • Malcolm X at 100, The Moving Image and Malcolm X
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  • BAM Film 2025
Directed by Spike Lee (1992)
With Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, Theresa Randle, Kate Vernon, Lonette McKee
The culmination of a longtime dream for Lee, Malcolm X exemplifies the director’s unique vision and style, moving elegantly between genres and time periods with a dazzling array of camera movements and meticulous editing. Denzel Washington embodies Malcolm with conviction, force, and dignity in one of his most iconic performances.

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