Death of a Prophet (1981)
Synopsis
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
Release Date: 1981-01-01
Runtime: 60 minutes
Director: Woodie King Jr.
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- Morgan Freeman as Malcolm X
- Yolanda King as Betty
- Mansoor Najee-Ullah as Elijah Muhammad's FOI
- Tommy Redmond Hicks as
- Ossie Davis as
- Amiri Baraka as
- George Harris as
- Sam Singleton as
- Yusef Iman as
- Sonny Jim Gaines as
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