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Malcolm X (1992)

Directed by Spike Lee•3h 22m•Published Nov 29, 2022•Episode length 2h 57m
Episode 150 - Malcolm X (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen)
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Denzel Washington
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Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall
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Al Freeman Jr.
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Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
West Indian Archie
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Spike Lee
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Theresa Randle
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Kate Vernon
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Lonette McKee
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Louise Little
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Overview

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.

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian and Ethan (Georgia & Liam are in counselling) as we're joined by BFF of the BFE: Juleen for the WHOLE EPISODE as we're recapping the extraordinary life of Malcolm X and celebrate a century-and-a-half of full reviews. We're admiring Juleen's short commute in our 150…

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian and Ethan (Georgia & Liam are in counselling) as we're joined by BFF of the BFE: Juleen for the WHOLE EPISODE as we're recapping the extraordinary life of Malcolm X and celebrate a century-and-a-half of full reviews. We're admiring Juleen's short commute in our 150th episode as we discuss:

  • The global legacy of Malcolm X
  • We discuss the contrasting ideologies of Martin Luther King II and Malcolm X
  • If Denzel was the right choice for the lead role
  • Whether this film does Dr Betty Shabazz dirty
  • Who was the first director linked to the project
  • How did Spike Lee get footage inside Mecca and what was the backup plan for a passable shooting location to represent Mecca
  • Do we like Spike Lee films?
  • We go over the official rules of Whammageddon
  • Whether or not Malcolm X is the Best Film Ever

Catch more of Juleen on her podcast, "It Goes Down in the PM" at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-goes-down-in-the-pm/id1533055739

Catch Juleen's video content at Mom Is Always Write Media at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRCGiE6vcWjlVKN7WMc0nw

Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, The Scuttlebutt Podcast at . https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=ca1784afd4874ff3 (Spotify)

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We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

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Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    8:00 - Reflections & Corrections
    20:20 - Shoutouts
    25:40 - Deep Dive
    2:22:35 - Endgame