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Malcolm X

Biographical epic about the influential and controversial 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.

3 hours, 8 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 May 202522:05
BBC Four

Credits

Malcolm XDenzel Washington
Betty ShabazzAngela Bassett
BainesAlbert Hall
Elijah MuhammadAl Freeman Jr
West Indian ArchieDelroy Lindo
ShortieSpike Lee
LauraTheresa Randle
SophiaKate Vernon
SidneyErnest Thomas
Louise LIttleLonette McKee
Earl LittleTommy Hollis
Brother EarlJames McDaniel
HoneyPhyllis Yvonne Stickney
PegDebi Mazar
PeteOL Duke
HimselfNelson Mandela
ToomerJoe Seneca
DirectorSpike Lee
WriterSpike Lee
WriterArnold Perl
WriterMalcolm X
WriterAlex Haley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Oct 202422:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 19 May 202523:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 22 May 202522:05
    BBC Four

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