Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasTue, Nov 17, 1992Beverly Hills, California
GB
- In CinemasFri, Mar 5, 1993
CA
- PhysicalTue, Feb 8, 2005DVD
AU
- In CinemasThu, Mar 4, 1993
FR
- In CinemasWed, Feb 24, 1993
- Streaming / DigitalFri, Oct 1, 2021VOD
- PhysicalWed, Dec 4, 2002DVD
DE
- In CinemasMon, Feb 1, 1993Berlin International Film Festival
JP
- In CinemasSat, Feb 20, 1993
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Denzel Washington
as Malcolm X
Angela Bassett
as Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall
as Baines
Al Freeman Jr.
as Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo
as West Indian Archie
Spike Lee
as Shorty
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