Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Director: Orlando Bagwell
Narrated by actress Alfre Woodard, this trenchant, eye-opening doc traces the radical civil rights leader’s life from his tumultuous childhood, through his rise in the ranks of the Nation of Islam, to his 1965 assassination.
Cast
Alfre Woodard
Narrator
Maya Angelou
Self
Ossie Davis
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John Henrik Clarke
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Alex Haley
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Betty Shabazz
Self
Cyril McGuire
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Mike Wallace
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Peter Goldman
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Benjamin 2X
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Sharon 10X
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In brief
Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) is a documentary, history film. With an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Malcolm X: Make It Plain?
Malcolm X: Make It Plain runs 150 minutes (2h 30min).
What rating does Malcolm X: Make It Plain have?
Malcolm X: Make It Plain has an average rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Malcolm X: Make It Plain from?
Malcolm X: Make It Plain was released in 1994.
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