Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam a... Read allBiographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 19 wins & 24 nominations total
- Benjamin 2X
- (as Jean LaMarre)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMalcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz, served as a consultant to this film.
- GoofsMalcolm watches television news footage of race riots, including the March 1965 attack on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama and the 1967 Newark, New Jersey Riots. Both incidents took place after Malcolm was assassinated in February 1965.
- Quotes
Malcolm X: We were discussing the disciples. What color were they?
Chaplain Gill: Well, I don't think we know that for certain.
Malcolm X: But they were Hebrews, were they not?
Chaplain Gill: That's right.
Malcolm X: As was Jesus. Jesus was also a Hebrew.
Chaplain Gill: Why don't you just ask your question.
Malcolm X: What color were the original Hebrews?
Chaplain Gill: I have told you - that we don't know that for certain.
Malcolm X: Then you can't believe for certain - that Jesus was white.
Chaplain Gill: Just - just a moment. Just a moment. God is white.
[pointing to a painting of a white Jesus hanging on the wall]
Chaplain Gill: Isn't it obvious?
Malcolm X: Well, that
[nodding to the painting]
Malcolm X: is obvious, but we don't know if it's obvious that God is white. The honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches us that Jesus did not have blond hair and blue eyes. The honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches us that the images of Jesus that are on prison walls and churches throughout the world are not historically correct; because, history teaches us that Jesus was born in a region where the people had color. There's proof in the very Bible that you've asked us to read in Revelations, first chapter, verses 14 and 15, that Jesus had hair like wool and feet the color of brass.
Chaplain Gill: Just - just what're you saying?
Malcolm X: l'm not saying anything. l'm proving to you that Jesus was *not*, and I quote one of my lndian brothers here, he was not a paleface. Amen.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the credits the film is dedicated to Alex Haley, author of the book the movie is based on. There is also a picture of the book and a special note that says: "Read 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X'"
- ConnectionsEdited from JFK (1991)
- SoundtracksSomeday We'll All Be Free
Written by Donny Hathaway (as Donny E. Hathaway) and Edward U. Howard
Used by permission of WB Music Corp. and Kuumba Music Publishing Company
Produced by Arif Mardin
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Artista Records, Inc.
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- X
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $33,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $48,169,910
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,871,125
- Nov 22, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $48,169,910
- Runtime3 hours 22 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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