Death of a Prophet is a 1981television film, written and directed byWoodie King Jr., and starringMorgan Freeman asMalcolm X.[1][2]
| Death of a Prophet | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
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| Written by | Woodie King Jr. |
| Directed by | Woodie King Jr. |
| Starring | Morgan Freeman |
| Theme music composer | Max Roach |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Editor | Charles Sessoms |
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Original release | |
| Release | June 2, 1981 (1981-06-02) |
Cast
edit- Morgan Freeman asMalcolm X
- Yolanda King asBetty Shabazz
- Ossie Davis as himself
- Yuri Kochiyama as herself
- Amiri Baraka as himself
Reception
editThePittsburgh Post-Gazette said that the film "will stimulate discussion, but it won't shed any light on the [assassination] itself... To sayDeath of a Prophet takes liberties with the facts is an understatement, but the degree to which it does can be a bit irritating at times... Still, the film manages to capture an essential truth — Malcolm X was perceived in some circles and our government as a dangerous man because of his eloquence, self-discipline and unswerving dedication to black liberation."[3]
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide called the film a "low-budget but involving drama (with some documentary scenes) about the last day in the life of a black American leader. He's clearly supposed to be Malcolm X, though that name is not mentioned. Freeman is excellent, and the film's documentary style is effective."[4]
References
edit- ^Goldberg, Lesley (August 22, 2017)."Malcolm X Scripted TV Series in the Works".The Hollywood Reporter. RetrievedJanuary 12, 2018.
- ^"Morgan Freeman at 80: Here are his best films".Deutsche Welle. May 31, 2017. RetrievedJanuary 12, 2018.
- ^Norman, Tony (February 24, 1992)."'Prophet' allegorizes Malcolm X slaying".Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. RetrievedDecember 2, 2020.
- ^Maltin, Leonard (2017).Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide: The Modern Era. Plume Books. p. 337.ISBN 9780525536192. RetrievedDecember 2, 2020.
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