Malcolm X: Make It Plain Pt 2

Malcolm X: Making It Plain Pt 2

Malcolm X: Make It Plain is a critically acclaimed 1994 PBS documentary film that chronicles the life, philosophy, and legacy of civil rights leader Malcolm X. Directed and produced by Orlando Bagwell, the two-and-a-half-hour film originally aired on January 26, 1994, as part of the sixth season of the American Experience series.

Narrated by Alfre Woodard, it features a comprehensive mix of archival footage and intimate interviews with family members, friends, and prominent cultural figures.

The documentary includes memories from figures who had close relationships with him, such as Maya Angelou, Ossie Davis, Sonia Sanchez, and Alex Haley. It features rare personal reflections from his wife, Betty Shabazz, his eldest daughter, Attallah Shabazz, and his siblings. The film was released alongside a companion volume written by William Strickland, which integrates rare photographs and essays detailing the urban African-American experience.

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