Biography of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, as he realises the error of his mistakes. He is later on assasinated and dies a Muslim Martyr.

The first non-documentary production that was given permission to film in Mecca.

Malcolm X:
We had the best organization a black man's ever had. Niggers ruined it.

Anachronisms: The phone that Malcolm uses in his hotel room appears to be the correct vintage - except for the modular plug connecting the handset to the base.

Written by Donny E. Hathaway and Edward U. Howard
Performed by Aretha Franklin