Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

1992
Rated PG-13
3h 22m
Drama
History

7.6TMDB(2K)

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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.

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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Costume Design (1993)
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Box office
Grossed $48.2M worldwide, about 1.4 times its $34M budget
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Based on
Based on The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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Filming locations
Filmed in Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey and 2 other locations
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Setting
Set in New York City and Harlem
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Music
Music by Terence Blanchard
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ernest Dickerson
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Director: Spike Lee
Writers: Spike LeeScreenplay
Arnold PerlScreenplay
Alex HaleyBook
Malcolm XBook
James BaldwinScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: November 18, 1992
Original language: English
Budget: $34M
Revenue: $48.2M
Countries: United States of America, Netherlands Antilles

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