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Death of a Prophet

1981 · 60 min

A somber, documentary-flavored chronicle that carries the weight of impending doom through archival footage and quiet, earnest performance.

Overview: After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, justice, faith, politics
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
justice
faith
politics
death
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none