Synopsis

Malcolm X embodied the anger, struggle, and unwavering demand for freedom that defined the Black experience in the 1960s. He began life as Malcolm Little in Omaha, later known as "Detroit Red," a petty hustler on the streets. Emerging from prison, he underwent a profound metamorphosis, becoming a passionate and articulate voice for the Nation of Islam. A pilgrimage to Mecca marked a final transformation – a newfound openness to working with white allies. The circumstances of his assassination, a