Seven Songs for Malcolm X
Originally released in 1993. Seven Songs for Malcolm X is a documentary film. directed by John Akomfrah. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Darrick Harris, Danny Carter, and Martin Boothe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Darrick Harris
as Malcolm X
Danny Carter
as Malcolm's Man
Martin Boothe
as Malcolm's Man
Byron O. Hurlock
as Malcolm's Man
Edward George
as Malcolm's Man
Tricia Rose
as Malcolm's Mother
Theodore L. Cash
as Malcolm's Father
Olamide Faison
as Young Malcolm
Giancarlo Esposito
as Autobiography Reading (voice)
Toni Cade Bambara
as Commentary (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Black Audio Film Collective
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Songs for Malcolm X about?
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 a...
Who directed Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
Seven Songs for Malcolm X was directed by John Akomfrah.
How long is Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
Seven Songs for Malcolm X has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Seven Songs for Malcolm X released?
Seven Songs for Malcolm X was released on October 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seven Songs for Malcolm X?
The main cast of Seven Songs for Malcolm X includes Darrick Harris, Danny Carter, Martin Boothe, Byron O. Hurlock, Edward George.