Films at the Schomburg: Films at the Schomburg: Malcolm X (1972)
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IN-PERSON
In celebration of the hundredth anniversary of his birth, join us at the Schomburg Center for a film screening dedicated to the enduring legacy and evolving impact of Malcolm X.
Malcolm X is a powerful 1972 documentary that presents Malcolm X’s speeches, interviews, and appearances as they were originally recorded—unfiltered and in real time. Don’t miss this compelling afternoon of film and reflection as we honor the life and afterlife of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Run time: 91 minutes
This event is part of an afternoon tribute to two bold, visionary voices, Malcolm X and Lorraine Hansberry (learn more), whose words and ideas continue to transform our understanding of liberation, justice, and Black identity.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
MALCOLM X 100 Continues
Join us on May 20th at 6:30 PM for an in-depth conversation with award-winning journalist and author Mark Whitaker, who will discuss his latest book, The Afterlife of Malcolm X. Learn more and register here.
Learn more about the Schomburg Center at schomburg.org and more about the archives of Malcolm X housed at the Schomburg Center:
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books Division
- Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division
- Other material across NYPL
Synopsis
Enlightening portrait of the African-American militant leader (1925-65). Included: his spiritual transformation through the discovery of the Muslim religion; newsreels of his speeches. Also: Ossie Davis re-creates his stirring funeral eulogy. James Earl Jones narrates.
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NOTICES
FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED Events are free and open to all, but due to space constraints registration is requested. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 to 30 minutes before start time. After the event starts all registered seats are released regardless of registration, so we recommend that you arrive early. We generally overbook to ensure a full house.
GUESTS Please note that holding seats in the Langston Hughes Auditorium is strictly prohibited and there is no food or drinks allowed anywhere in the Schomburg Center.
E-TRANSPORTATION NYPL policy prohibits electric transportation devices (e.g., motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards) from being brought into or stored at library sites for any length of time, as this is the best way to keep our spaces & people safe.
AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING Programs are photographed and recorded by the Schomburg Center. Attending this event indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any all purposes of the New York Public Library.
PRESS Please send all press inquiries (photo, video, interviews, audio-recording, etc) at least 24-hours before the day of the program to Leah Drayton at leahdrayton@nypl.org. Please note that professional video recordings are prohibited without expressed consent.