Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.
IMDb7.7RT89%MC73/100TMDB7.543
Overview
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Details
Release date1992-11-18
Runtime202 min
GenresDrama, History
DirectorSpike Lee
CastDenzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, Theresa Randle, Kate Vernon
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Marvin Worth Productions, Largo International
CountriesUnited States of America, Netherlands Antilles
LanguagesArabic, English
AwardsNominated for 2 Oscars. 19 wins & 24 nominations total
