Malcolm X (1992) - The A.V. Club

Cast

Denzel Washington (Malcolm X)Angela Bassett (Betty Shabazz)Delroy Lindo (West Indian Archie)Spike Lee (Shorty)Albert Hall (Baines)Al Freeman Jr. (Elijah Muhammad)Theresa Randle (Laura)Kate Vernon (Sophia)Lonette McKee (Louise Little)Tommy Hollis (Earl Little)James McDaniel (Brother Earl)Ernest Thomas (Sidney)Jean-Claude La Marre (Benjamin 2X)O.L. Duke (Pete)Larry McCoy (Sammy)Maurice Sneed (Cadillac)Debi Mazar (Peg)Phyllis Yvonne Stickney (Honey)

Director

Spike Lee

Synopsis

Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam.