# Malcolm X (1992)

> Spike Lee’s expansive portrait of Malcolm X traces a radical personal and spiritual transformation against the violence and political upheaval of twentieth-century Black America.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1259

## Facts

- Runtime: 202 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Spike Lee
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, Theresa Randle, Kate Vernon
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104797/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: confrontational, searching, monumental, historical film night, civil rights discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful journey through the life of a man who transformed from a troubled youth into a revolutionary leader.

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