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Death of a Prophet

American TV series or program

Death of a Prophet is a 1981 television film, written and directed by Woodie King Jr., and starring Morgan Freeman as Malcolm X.[1][2]

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Reception

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said that the film "will stimulate discussion, but it won't shed any light on the [assassination] itself... To say Death 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

  1. [1]
    Goldberg, Lesley (22 August 2017). "Malcolm X Scripted TV Series in the Works". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Morgan Freeman at 80: Here are his best films". Deutsche Welle. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. [3]
    Norman, Tony (February 24, 1992). "'Prophet' allegorizes Malcolm X slaying". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  4. [4]
    Maltin, Leonard (2017). Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide: The Modern Era. Plume Books. p. 337. ISBN 9780525536192. Retrieved 2 December 2020.

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