Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Synopsis
Narrated by actress Alfre Woodard, this trenchant, eye-opening doc traces the radical civil rights leader’s life from his tumultuous childhood, through his rise in the ranks of the Nation of Islam, to his 1965 assassination.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orlando Bagwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Orlando Bagwell, Steve Bagwell, Steve Fayer
- Original Score
- Camara Kambon
- Original Title
- Malcolm X: Make It Plain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Blackside, C. Fénix Films, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orlando Bagwell
Orlando Bagwell, Steve Bagwell, Steve Fayer
Camara Kambon
Michael Chin
Jean Tsien
Henry Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Orlando Bagwell
Director
Orlando Bagwell
Writer
Steve Bagwell
Writer
Steve Fayer
Writer
Jean Tsien
Editor
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
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What is Malcolm X: Make It Plain about?
Narrated by actress Alfre Woodard, this trenchant, eye-opening doc traces the radical civil rights leader’s life from his tumultuous childhood, through his rise in the ranks of the Nation of Islam, to his 1965 assassination.
Who directed Malcolm X: Make It Plain?
Malcolm X: Make It Plain was directed by Orlando Bagwell.
Who stars in Malcolm X: Make It Plain?
The principal cast of Malcolm X: Make It Plain includes Alfre Woodard, Maya Angelou, Ossie Davis, John Henrik Clarke, Alex Haley.
When was Malcolm X: Make It Plain released and how long is it?
Malcolm X: Make It Plain was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Malcolm X: Make It Plain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malcolm X: Make It Plain was composed by Camara Kambon.