Death of a Prophet
1981, English. Directed by Woodie King Jr..
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.
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- 1 January 1981
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- Woodie King Jr.
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Death of a Prophet (1981) was directed by Woodie King Jr. and stars Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King, Mansoor Najee-Ullah.