Malcolm X

He didn’t come from an alien planet, but Malcolm X, an influential American leader, did spend most of his life alien from mainstream America. In this BrainPOP UK movie, you’ll learn why this man was an important American figure and how his politics differed from those of other civil rights activists of the 50s and 60s. In this educational, animated movie you’ll also find out about black nationalism and why political convictions lead Malcolm to reject his last name in favour of ‘X.’ Discover a little about Malcolm’s early years, including how prison changed his life — and how a trip to Mecca changed it yet again. Finally, you’ll find out about Malcolm X’s untimely death. His most important lesson? Friends come in all colours!

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