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Death of a Prophet

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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.

Directed byWoodie King Jr.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1981

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10 credited
Starring
Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Malcolm X

Yolanda King

Yolanda King

Betty

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Elijah Muhammad's FOI

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka

George Harris

George Harris

Sam Singleton

Yusef Iman

Sonny Jim Gaines

Creative team
Directed by
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.
Written by
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.
Produced by
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.

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