Seven Songs for Malcolm X(1993)
Seven Songs for Malcolm X Synopsis
The Black Audio Film Collective’s seventh film envisioned the death and life of the African American revolutionary as a seven part study in iconography as narrated by novelist Toni Cade Bambara and actor Giancarlo Espesito. The stylized tableaux vivants that memorialise Malcolm’s life referenced the early 20th century funeral photography of James Van der Zee’s The Harlem Book of the Dead and the elemental static cinematography of Sergei Paradjanov’s The Colour of Pomegranates.
Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993) is a documentary film directed by John Akomfrah, released on October 1, 1993 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Darrick Harris, Danny Carter, Martin Boothe and Byron O. Hurlock. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Akomfrah
- Writers:
- Edward George, John Akomfrah
- Producers:
- Lina Gopaul
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Jafa
- Composer:
- Trevor Mathison
- Production:
- Black Audio Film Collective, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Seven Songs for Malcolm X Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Darrick Harris
Darrick Harris
as Malcolm X
- Danny Carter
Danny Carter
as Malcolm's Man
- Martin Boothe
Martin Boothe
as Malcolm's Man
- Byron O. Hurlock
Byron O. Hurlock
as Malcolm's Man
- Edward George
Edward George
as Malcolm's Man
- Tricia Rose
Tricia Rose
as Malcolm's Mother
- Theodore L. Cash
Theodore L. Cash
as Malcolm's Father
Olamide Faison
as Young Malcolm
Giancarlo Esposito
as Autobiography Reading (voice)
- Toni Cade Bambara
Toni Cade Bambara
as Commentary (voice)
Coco Fusco
as FBI Files Reading (as Coco Fusco)
- Tiffany Nelson
Tiffany Nelson
as Girl
Key crew
Directed by John Akomfrah, written by Edward George and John Akomfrah, produced by Lina Gopaul.
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Seven Songs for Malcolm X online?
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
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The main cast of Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993) includes Darrick Harris, Danny Carter, Martin Boothe, Byron O. Hurlock and Edward George. The film was directed by John Akomfrah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Seven Songs for Malcolm X released?
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X was released on October 1, 1993 and runs for 52m.
Is Seven Songs for Malcolm X worth watching?
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.