Seven Songs for Malcolm X
Synopsis
The Black Audio Film Collective’s seventh film envisioned the death and life of the African American revolutionary as a seven part study in iconography as narrated by novelist Toni Cade Bambara and actor Giancarlo Espesito. The stylized tableaux vivants that memorialise Malcolm’s life referenced the early 20th century funeral photography of James Van der Zee’s The Harlem Book of the Dead and the elemental static cinematography of Sergei Paradjanov’s The Colour of Pomegranates.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Darrick Harris
Malcolm X
Danny Carter
Malcolm's Man
Martin Boothe
Malcolm's Man
Byron O. Hurlock
Malcolm's Man
Edward George
Malcolm's Man
Tricia Rose
Malcolm's Mother
Theodore L. Cash
Malcolm's Father
Olamide Faison
Young Malcolm
Giancarlo Esposito
Autobiography Reading (voice)
Toni Cade Bambara
Commentary (voice)
Coco Fusco
FBI Files Reading (as Coco Fusco)
Tiffany Nelson
Girl
Tiffany Tate
Girl
Wilfred X
(as Wilfred Little)
Betty Shabazz
Spike Lee
Greg Tate
Hassan El-Sayeed
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward George, John Akomfrah
- Original Score
- Trevor Mathison
- Original Title
- Seven Songs for Malcolm X
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Black Audio Film Collective, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
Edward George, John Akomfrah
Trevor Mathison
Arthur Jafa
Joy Chamberlain
Lina Gopaul
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Trevor Mathison
Original Music Composer
Edward George
Writer
Joy Chamberlain
Editor
Arthur Jafa
Director of Photography
Lina Gopaul
Producer
John Akomfrah
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Seven Songs for Malcolm X.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Songs for Malcolm X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Songs for Malcolm X about?
The Black Audio Film Collective’s seventh film envisioned the death and life of the African American revolutionary as a seven part study in iconography as narrated by novelist Toni Cade Bambara and actor Giancarlo Espesito. The stylized tableaux vivants that memorialise Malcolm’s life referenced the early 20th century funeral photography of James Van der Zee’s The Harlem Book of the Dead and the elemental static cinematography of Sergei Paradjanov’s The Colour of Pomegranates.
Who directed Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
Seven Songs for Malcolm X was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
The principal cast of Seven Songs for Malcolm X includes Darrick Harris, Danny Carter, Martin Boothe, Byron O. Hurlock, Edward George.
When was Seven Songs for Malcolm X released and how long is it?
Seven Songs for Malcolm X was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Songs for Malcolm X was composed by Trevor Mathison.