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Malcolm X (1992) Movie vs Book
Film · 1992 · Directed by Spike Lee · Starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall
Malcolm X (1992) Movie: Cast and Details
The life of Malcolm X, from his childhood to his rise as a national leader.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt follows the arc of his autobiography, with added scenes and a broader view of events than the book gives.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for his own account. The film is a long, powerful biography.
What the book gives you
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
A gripping life story that remains relevant. It was written with Alex Haley and published after Malcolm X was killed in 1965.
Who will like it: Readers who want to understand a major figure of the civil rights era.