Malcolm X
Summary:
Writer-director Spike Lee's epic portrayal of the life and times of the slain civil rights leader Malcolm X begins with the cross-cut imagery of the police beating of black motorist Rodney King juxtaposed with an American flag burning into the shape of the letter X. When the film's narrative begins moments later, it jumps back to World War II-era Boston, where Malcolm Little ($... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Denzel Washington - (Malcolm X)
Spike Lee - (Shorty)
Angela Bassett - (Betty Shabazz)
Al Freeman, Jr. - (Elijah Muhammad)
Delroy Lindo - (West Indian Archie)
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Review:
Malcolm X is an epic in the truest sense, conveying the life and times of one of the most remarkable men of his era and making clear why he continues to matter. The screenplay (credited to Spike Lee and Arnold Perl) telescopes a tremendous amount of information into 3 hours and 25 minutes without seeming either overstuffed or excessively d... Continue >>
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