Seven Songs for Malcolm X
The Black Audio Film Collective’s seventh film envisioned the death and life of the African American revolutionary as a seven part study in iconography as narrated by novelist Toni Cade Bambara and actor Giancarlo Espesito. The stylized tableaux vivants that memorialise Malcolm’s life referenced the early 20th century funeral photography of James Van der Zee’s The Harlem Book of the Dead and the elemental static cinematography of Sergei Paradjanov’s The Colour of Pomegranates.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Akomfrah |
| Runtime | 52 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Seven Songs for Malcolm X is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1993. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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🎭 Cast
Darrick Harris
Malcolm X
Danny Carter
Malcolm's Man
Martin Boothe
Malcolm's Man
Byron O. Hurlock
Malcolm's Man
Edward George
Malcolm's Man
Tricia Rose
Malcolm's Mother
Theodore L. Cash
Malcolm's Father
Olamide Faison
Young Malcolm
Giancarlo Esposito
Autobiography Reading (voice)
Toni Cade Bambara
Commentary (voice)
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