Episode 95: Malcolm X (1992) w/ Delisha White

Based on: The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X & Alex Haley
Directed by: Spike Lee
Written by:  Arnold Perl and Spike Lee
Score by: Terence Blanchard
Budget: $35 million
Grossed: $55.9 million

Cast:

• Denzel Washington as Malcolm X
• Angela Bassett as Betty Shabazz
• Albert Hall as Baines
• Al Freeman Jr. as Elijah Muhammad
• Delroy Lindo as West Indian Archie
• Spike Lee as Shorty
• Theresa Randle as Laura
• Kate Vernon as Sophia

Talking Points: 

1. Delisha, what is your personal history with Spike Lee’s filmography?
2. What did you know about Malcolm X before this movie? 
3. General opinions on film. 
4. Final takes.