a good movie about a very complex person

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 2005)

I don't claim to be an expert on Malcolm X or the Nation of Islam but I know about how things were for African Americans in the early 1960's. I think the best thing I could offer as far as this movie is concerned is that if you are younger than 50 , I would strongly suggest you see the Movie "Missisippi Burning" first. That would help you understand what was going on in this country in the early 1960's and you can then see "Malcolm X" with an open mind. As far as the movie itself, I found Denzel Washington once again gives a superb performance as usual. Spike Lee is well known for taking on subjects that other directors wouldn't touch and this one rates up there with "Do the Right Thing" and " Jungle Fever".