
May 19, 1925 · 101 years old
Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was an African-American Muslim minister, public speaker, and human rights activist. To his admirers, he was a courageous advocate for the rights of African Americans, a man who indicted white…

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From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.

An investigation into the life, work, and enduring influence of the writer George Orwell, connecting his ideas to the contemporary world.

A look at the career of 60 Minutes (1968) newsman, Mike Wallace.

The documentary story of Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) -- the heavyweight boxing champion whose style and courage captured the imagination of the world.

James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.