Malcolm X: Make It Plain(1994)
Malcolm X: Make It Plain Synopsis
Narrated by actress Alfre Woodard, this trenchant, eye-opening doc traces the radical civil rights leader’s life from his tumultuous childhood, through his rise in the ranks of the Nation of Islam, to his 1965 assassination.
Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) is a documentary and history film directed by Orlando Bagwell, released on January 26, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Alfre Woodard, Maya Angelou, Ossie Davis and John Henrik Clarke. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Orlando Bagwell
- Writers:
- Orlando Bagwell, Steve Bagwell, Steve Fayer
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chin
- Production:
- Blackside, C. Fénix Films, GBH
- Status:
- Released
Malcolm X: Make It Plain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfre Woodard
as Narrator
Maya Angelou
as Self
Ossie Davis
as Self
- John Henrik Clarke
John Henrik Clarke
as Self
Alex Haley
as Self
- Betty Shabazz
Betty Shabazz
as Self
- Cyril McGuire
Cyril McGuire
as Self
Mike Wallace
as Self
- Peter Goldman
Peter Goldman
as Self
- Benjamin 2X
Benjamin 2X
as Self
- Sharon 10X
Sharon 10X
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Orlando Bagwell, written by Orlando Bagwell, Steve Bagwell and Steve Fayer.
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Malcolm X: Make It Plain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Malcolm X: Make It Plain – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Malcolm X: Make It Plain?
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The main cast of Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) includes Alfre Woodard, Maya Angelou, Ossie Davis, John Henrik Clarke and Alex Haley. The film was directed by Orlando Bagwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Malcolm X: Make It Plain released?
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Malcolm X: Make It Plain was released on January 26, 1994 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Malcolm X: Make It Plain worth watching?
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Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.