Malcolm X (1992) Intro by Dr. Terri Francis | IU Cinema | Feb. 21, 2023

On February 21, 2023, IU Cinema screened Malcolm X (dir. Spike Lee, 1992), which was preceded by this special virtual introduction from film scholar and author Dr. Terri Francis (University of Miami). To check out the Tressie Cottom piece Dr. Francis mentions in this video, you can go to this link: www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/op....
Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many-and frightened many-but is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest men of his era. This riveting biography directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington in an Academy Award-nominated performance reveals the man at the center of a storm of change.