
Death of a Prophet
Drama
Overview
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
Top Cast


Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Malcolm X
Morgan Freeman
Malcolm X


Yolanda King
Yolanda King
Betty
Yolanda King
Betty


Mansoor Najee-Ullah
Mansoor Najee-Ullah
Elijah Muhammad's FOI
Mansoor Najee-Ullah
Elijah Muhammad's FOI


Tommy Redmond Hicks
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Tommy Redmond Hicks


Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis


Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka


George Harris
George Harris
George Harris
Sam Singleton
Sam Singleton
Sam Singleton
Yusef Iman
Yusef Iman
Yusef Iman
Sonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines
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