Malcolm X
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For February to celebrate Black History month we'll be discussing The Autobiography of Malcolm X / film written and directed by Spike Lee. The movie is available to stream on HBO. There’s a link above to the poll for our March selection. The winner will be announced at the meeting. And of course suggestions are always welcome.
Description: Through a life of passion and struggle, Malcolm X became one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. In this riveting account, he tells of his journey from a prison cell to Mecca, describing his transition from hoodlum to Muslim minister. Here, the man who called himself "the angriest Black man in America" relates how his conversion to true Islam helped him confront his rage and recognize the brotherhood of all mankind.
An established classic of modern America, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" was hailed by the New York Times as "Extraordinary. A brilliant, painful, important book." Still extraordinary, still important, this electrifying story has transformed Malcom X's life into his legacy. The strength of his words, the power of his ideas continue to resonate more than a generation after they first appeared.
Malcolm X