The Autobiography of Malcolm X
by Malcolm X, Alex Haleyliterary work
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an autobiography written by Muslim American minister and activist Malcolm X in collaboration with American journalist Alex Haley. It was released posthumously on October 29, 1965, nine months after his assassination. Haley coauthored the book based on a series of in-depth interviews he conducted between 1963 and 1965. The Autobiography is a religious conversion narrative which outlines Malcolm X's philosophy of Black pride, Black nationalism, and pan-Africanism. After Malcolm X was killed, Haley wrote the book's epilogue, which describes their collaborative process and the events at the end of Malcolm's life.
Adaptations (2)
The Autobiography of Malcolm X has been adapted into 2 films, from 1972 to 1992. The most recent is Malcolm X (1992).
Malcolm X1972 · film · 91 min · dir. Arnold Perl · IMDb ↗IMDb7.5James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Malcolm X1992 · film · 202 min · dir. Spike Lee · IMDb ↗A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
