(a.k.a. "Malcolm X: His Own Story as It Really Happened" -- VHS release)
US (1972): Documentary
This 91-minute documentary tribute to the life and work of the assassinated Black Muslim leader Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, 1925-1965) was poorly received at the time of its release. However, it has grown in importance as Malcolm's place in African American history has grown. The backbone of the documentary is based on The Autobiography of Malcolm X (written with Alex Haley). This documentary, made with the help of Malcolm's wife Betty Shabazz, recounts the life and ideas of this controversial man. James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis and Steve Benderoth provide the narration. In addition to clips of Malcolm X in public interviews and speeches, numerous important civil rights figures are featured, as well as important public officials from the period. Directed by Arnold Perl. In 1992, director Spike Lee released another major film biography of the man, called Malcolm X. (Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide)
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· Documentary (Features) 1972: Marvin Worth & Arnold Perl, producers
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