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Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

Released PG-13 202 min 7.7/10 Votes: 102979
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
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1992-11-18
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Website:
warnerbros.com
Language:
English
Budget:
$34M
Revenue:
$48M

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  • The Photograph - Examines love and family connections across generations.
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  • Beasts of the Southern Wild - Explores personal and communal struggles in a unique cultural setting.
  • A Wrinkle in Time - Focuses on themes of love and family within a fantastical setting.
  • Dope - Follows a group of friends navigating life challenges in an urban setting.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Explores determination and the bond between father and son.
  • Eve's Bayou - Focuses on family dynamics and African American culture.
  • Get On Up - Biography that highlights the struggles and triumphs of a Black musician.
  • The Hate U Give - Focuses on racial identity and activism in modern society.
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  • Straight Outta Compton - Explores life in inner-city America and the impact of music.
  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera - Modern retelling of a classic love story set in contemporary life.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of identity, belonging, and gentrification.
  • Claws - A series about a group of women involved in a nail salon business navigating various struggles.
  • Insecure - Explores the complex dynamics of friendship and love in a contemporary Black context.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:09:12

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