Malcolm X

[1992, Movie]

Malcolm X: Review

Few films of the '90s generated more prerelease controversy than Spike Lee's epic retelling of the life of Malcolm X. Yet the film proved to be a surprisingly balanced portrayal of the man's life, treating the slain civil rights leader (brilliantly portrayed by Denzel Washington) not as a political rallying point but as a fully rounded individual whose life defies reduction to symbolic status. Read the complete review for Malcolm X

Malcolm X: Cast & Details

Year: 1992
Rated PG-13

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Cast
Denzel Washington: Malcolm X
Angela Bassett: Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall: Baines
Al Freeman Jr.: Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo: West Indian Archie
Spike Lee: Shorty

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Malcolm X: TV Guide News

November 16, 2006: Reason to Believe | ER | 11/17/2006
Tonight’s episode was directed by Ernest Dickerson, who is best known for his work as a cinematographer on a number of Spike Lee films including Malcolm X, Jungle Fever and Do the Right Thing. (This is his third directing stint for ER, having worked on two episodes in 2005.) Mr. Dickerson definitely crafted an edgier, more intense episode than we’ve seen in recent weeks, with cases that were compelling and polarizing.Tensions were running high on many fronts. Luka and Abby faced off over a possible spousal-abuse case and ran up against their complicated work relationship as he reminded her of her place in the pecking order. “Let’s try this. You be the resident, I’ll be the attending, OK?” Ouch. Of course, his callousness was likely the result of his agitation over the package he received from Curtis Ames. When he pulled the cop aside to ask for his help, his fear for his family was palpable.Fred Ward has been popping up all over my favorite hospital... read more
Today's News: My Take | 10/13/2005
(And with that title, it's certain.) Filmmaker Spike Lee has read more
Televisionary | 7/7/2005
Question: Who played Grady on Sanford and Son? Televisionary: That was the late Whitman Mayo, who passed away in May 200 read more
The Watercooler | 6/21/2004
SUNDAY In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd ask my dad to give me his take on the two big TV interviews this weeke read more
The Watercooler | 6/21/2004
SUNDAY In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd ask my dad to give me his take on the two big TV interviews this weeke read more