Who Killed Malcolm X?

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201945m

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Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

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6 Episodes • Premiered 2019

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1. Marked Man

Activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad begins his own investigation into the perplexing details surrounding the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X.

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2. Straight Man in a Crooked Game

As Elijah Muhammad's organization rises, tensions between Nation of Islam members and Malcolm X surface. Abdur-Rahman looks for the assassins' names.

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3. Black Messiah

Fearing a radical revolution, the authorities increase surveillance of Malcolm X amid rifts and retaliation. A boxing champion joins the Nation.

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4. Showdown

Malcolm X cuts ties with the NOI and takes aim at Elijah Muhammad's reputation. Abdur-Rahman closes in on Malcolm X's alleged chief assassin.

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5. Shotgun Man

Abdur-Rahman pursues a controversial figure in Newark and examines the dangerous conditions involving police that ultimately led to Malcolm X's death.

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6. Legacies

Time snatches away an opportunity. Abdur-Rahman uncovers more shocking details, and decades later, Malcolm X's death continues to impact generations.

Cast

Photo of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

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