I appreciated watching this movie during Black History Month. This movie directed by Spike Lee was very detailed and long [about three and one half hours to be precise] but very informative. This movie displays [portrays] a black influential man in power that is fighting for the rights of African Americans and Blacks not only in his area [which was "his area"?] but all across America.
As a young man Malcolm Little got mixed up with the wrong crowd. He rose through the ranks of a New York crew led by West Indian Archie. When life in Harlem became too dangerous, Malcolm returns to Boston, where he becomes a house burglar and is eventually arrested.
In prison, Malcolm transforms himself, converting to the branch of Islam promoted by the Nation of Islam led by "the Honorable Elijah Muhammad", which has already converted a number of Malcolm’s siblings. Inspired by the faith, Malcolm stops using drugs; he reads actively, prays, studies English and Latin, and joins the prison debate team [although this may all be true, were all of these activities documented in Lee's film?].
[This a big leap Keala; however, I do not necessarily want or need a play by play. I would like to hear more of your thoughts on the events being portrayed.] The Nation of Islam’s frustration with Malcolm intensifies, and Malcolm begins receiving death threats. After a divisive argument with Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm leaves the Nation of Islam. He uses his fame to found his own organization, Muslim Mosque, Inc. He sees his organization as more politically active [politically active or inclusive?] than the Nation of Islam. On a trip to the Middle East and Africa, Malcolm discovers what he sees as true Islam. This version of Islam contrasts with the version of Islam he has been teaching. By the end of his life, Malcolm X is an international figure, welcomed by foreign leaders and committed to Islam as a religion that can alleviate the racial problems of the United States. He is assassinated in 1965. I loved the songs played [Keala, do you know which Sam Cooke song is played leading up to the scene where he is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom. Possibly an examination of its lyrics in relation to what is happening on screen would be in order?] that supported this movie and the realness displayed in the family of Malcom X. The music and film went together perfectly and had a powerful effect on the viewers which I believe was the point of the movie. To teach a lesson, prevent horrible things like this from happening, and change to view and perceptions of some people.
As a young man Malcolm Little got mixed up with the wrong crowd. He rose through the ranks of a New York crew led by West Indian Archie. When life in Harlem became too dangerous, Malcolm returns to Boston, where he becomes a house burglar and is eventually arrested.
In prison, Malcolm transforms himself, converting to the branch of Islam promoted by the Nation of Islam led by "the Honorable Elijah Muhammad", which has already converted a number of Malcolm’s siblings. Inspired by the faith, Malcolm stops using drugs; he reads actively, prays, studies English and Latin, and joins the prison debate team [although this may all be true, were all of these activities documented in Lee's film?].
[This a big leap Keala; however, I do not necessarily want or need a play by play. I would like to hear more of your thoughts on the events being portrayed.] The Nation of Islam’s frustration with Malcolm intensifies, and Malcolm begins receiving death threats. After a divisive argument with Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm leaves the Nation of Islam. He uses his fame to found his own organization, Muslim Mosque, Inc. He sees his organization as more politically active [politically active or inclusive?] than the Nation of Islam. On a trip to the Middle East and Africa, Malcolm discovers what he sees as true Islam. This version of Islam contrasts with the version of Islam he has been teaching. By the end of his life, Malcolm X is an international figure, welcomed by foreign leaders and committed to Islam as a religion that can alleviate the racial problems of the United States. He is assassinated in 1965. I loved the songs played [Keala, do you know which Sam Cooke song is played leading up to the scene where he is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom. Possibly an examination of its lyrics in relation to what is happening on screen would be in order?] that supported this movie and the realness displayed in the family of Malcom X. The music and film went together perfectly and had a powerful effect on the viewers which I believe was the point of the movie. To teach a lesson, prevent horrible things like this from happening, and change to view and perceptions of some people.
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