7.8
Le Samouraï
1967
“Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.”
Malcolm X (1992)
November 18, 19923h 22mEN
7.5
1.9K votes
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.
Director
Spike LeeWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Budget
$34.0M
Revenue
$48.2M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures40 Acres and a Mule FilmworksMarvin Worth ProductionsLargo International
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CinemaSerf
7.0I cannot imagine the hoops Spike Lee must have had to jump through to get any form of investment into either the concept or the production of this truly groundbreaking study of a man who divided opinion in a way few others have since the end of the Second World War. I say a study of man, but this is way more than just about him, it identifies and develops themes about inter and intra racial and gender attitudes and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. All of that said, it does struggle as a piece of entertainment. I don't mean to trivialise the subject matter, but if it wanted to be a document…
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