The Death of a Prophet

The Death of a Prophet


Starring:Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King, Mansoor Najeeullah, Sam Singleton, Tommy Redmond Hicks, Yusef Iman, Sonny Jim Gaines, Kirk Kirksey, Charles Griffin (IV), James DeJongh, Salaelo Maredi, Ossie Davis, Yuri Kochiyama, Amiri Baraka, George Harris (II), Charles Grant Greene, Richard Gant, Terria Joseph, Walter Jones (IV), Andre Worthy
Director: Woodie King Jr.
Studio: Platinum Disc
Product Type: DVD
Malcom X: Death of a Prophet
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointing
  • TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH
  • An Intimate View of a Marked Man
 Malcom X: Death of a Prophet
Starring: Morgan Freeman , Yolanda King , Mansoor Najeeullah , Sam Singleton , and Tommy Redmond Hicks
Director: Woodie King Jr.
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ASIN: B0000CNY5A
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Product Description

Morgan Freeman portrays the late activist and Black Muslim leader in this look at Malcolm X's final days before his assassination. Newsreel footage and interviews are mixed with dramatic re-creations to bring history to life.

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  • Running Time 60 Min

    Format: DVD MOVIE

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-04-10

    Of all the films out there I've seen about Malcolm X, this one has to be the worst. Written and directed by Woodie King Jr., "Death of a Prophet" begins with clips of interviews with various people who knew Malcolm X. These people are not identified as they speak, so unless you recognize them, you are out of luck. Then these various clips segue into the fictional depiction of the last day of Malcolm X until his assassination in the Audubon ballroom. Morgan Freeman plays a somber Malcolm X during his last hours. The total running time of the film, including archival footage and interviews is 60 minutes

    The dramatised version of events comes off as some sort of cheesy television reenactment. Although the film categorically states it is a depiction of the last 24 hours of Malcolm X's life, one of the segments of the dramatisation depicts the fire-bombing of his home which occurred a week before his death, and its inclusion in the film's specified timeline gives the impression that it happened the night before his assassination. Morgan Freeman plays Malcolm X as a quiet subdued individual whose sense of doom is omnipresent. For a dramatized version of Malcolm X's life, I recommend Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X." In Spike Lee's film, Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X conveys his fire and power--elements that are absent from Freeman's almost defeated portrayal. If you are looking for a documentary that explores the assassination in considerable detail, I recommend "Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X"--displacedhuman

    5 out of 5 stars TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH.......2003-09-20

    This incredible film follows the events in the final twenty four hours of the life of controversial religious and political leader Malcolm X. Fanatics tried to firebomb his home. They tried to murder him white he slept. Why was he so hated? Where were the police on the day of his assassination? How did his killers manage to escape?

    3 out of 5 stars An Intimate View of a Marked Man.......2002-12-13

    This movie is nowhere near as flashy or as gripping as Spike Lee's "Malcolm X". It presents a more low key and gritty picture of a man quietly going on with his life's work even while knowing that someone has marked him for death. The lack of Hollywood flair makes this movie feel more realistic than Spike Lee's film, like you're actually walking around the city with Malcolm. Still I missed the sense of energy that Denzel Washington brought to the role. Freeman's Malcolm is someone you like and respect, but he doesn't charismatically draw you into his vision like Washington did in his portrayal, or perhaps like the real Malcolm did. In any case this DVD is worth seeing for its sense of realism, which perhaps serves as something of a counterbalance to visions of Malcolm X, the demi-god of our imagination, when after all he was a flesh and blood man, albeit a man of great vision, courage and charisma.
    The Death of a Prophet: Malcolm X
    Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    • Disappointing
    • Death of a Prophet: A waiste of film
    		 The Death of a Prophet: Malcolm X
    Starring: Morgan Freeman; Yolanda King
    Director: Woody King Jr.
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    ASIN: B0001MBPK6
    Release Date: 2002-02-02

    Product Description

    This increadible film follows the events in the final twenty fourhours of the life of controversial. Religious and political leader malcolm X. Fanatics tried to firebomb his home. They tried to murder him while he sleep. Why way he so hatted? Where were the police on the day of his assassination? How did his killers manage to escape?

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing .......2007-06-22

    Don't waste your time on buying this. However, if you are a type a person that really likes Malcolm X and just want to have this movie on hand as a collectible then go ahead and get it. Too short. Bad Picture, and borring. It was not good at all. Plus Malcolm never said he was a prophet and wasn't called a prophet by his followers so, I don't know who made that up.

    1 out of 5 stars Death of a Prophet: A waiste of film.......2004-09-09

    This so called documentary was terrible. It lacked content and did not do justice to the memory of Brother Malcolm. It came across as a film school project.
    The Death of a Prophet
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Disappointing
    • TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH
    • An Intimate View of a Marked Man
    		 The Death of a Prophet
    Starring: Morgan Freeman , Yolanda King , Mansoor Najeeullah , Sam Singleton , and Tommy Redmond Hicks
    Director: Woodie King Jr.
    Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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    ASIN: B000054OTB
    Release Date: 1999-06-29

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-04-10

    Of all the films out there I've seen about Malcolm X, this one has to be the worst. Written and directed by Woodie King Jr., "Death of a Prophet" begins with clips of interviews with various people who knew Malcolm X. These people are not identified as they speak, so unless you recognize them, you are out of luck. Then these various clips segue into the fictional depiction of the last day of Malcolm X until his assassination in the Audubon ballroom. Morgan Freeman plays a somber Malcolm X during his last hours. The total running time of the film, including archival footage and interviews is 60 minutes

    The dramatised version of events comes off as some sort of cheesy television reenactment. Although the film categorically states it is a depiction of the last 24 hours of Malcolm X's life, one of the segments of the dramatisation depicts the fire-bombing of his home which occurred a week before his death, and its inclusion in the film's specified timeline gives the impression that it happened the night before his assassination. Morgan Freeman plays Malcolm X as a quiet subdued individual whose sense of doom is omnipresent. For a dramatized version of Malcolm X's life, I recommend Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X." In Spike Lee's film, Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X conveys his fire and power--elements that are absent from Freeman's almost defeated portrayal. If you are looking for a documentary that explores the assassination in considerable detail, I recommend "Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X"--displacedhuman

    5 out of 5 stars TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH.......2003-09-20

    This incredible film follows the events in the final twenty four hours of the life of controversial religious and political leader Malcolm X. Fanatics tried to firebomb his home. They tried to murder him white he slept. Why was he so hated? Where were the police on the day of his assassination? How did his killers manage to escape?

    3 out of 5 stars An Intimate View of a Marked Man.......2002-12-13

    This movie is nowhere near as flashy or as gripping as Spike Lee's "Malcolm X". It presents a more low key and gritty picture of a man quietly going on with his life's work even while knowing that someone has marked him for death. The lack of Hollywood flair makes this movie feel more realistic than Spike Lee's film, like you're actually walking around the city with Malcolm. Still I missed the sense of energy that Denzel Washington brought to the role. Freeman's Malcolm is someone you like and respect, but he doesn't charismatically draw you into his vision like Washington did in his portrayal, or perhaps like the real Malcolm did. In any case this DVD is worth seeing for its sense of realism, which perhaps serves as something of a counterbalance to visions of Malcolm X, the demi-god of our imagination, when after all he was a flesh and blood man, albeit a man of great vision, courage and charisma.
    The River Niger/Death of a Prophet
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      		The River Niger/Death of a Prophet
      Starring: River Niger , and Death of a Prophet
      Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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      ASIN: B000644HPO
      Release Date: 2005-06-17

      Product Description

      Includes 2 Feature Films on 1 DVD. Louis Gossett Jr. in "The River Niger"(1976), rated R and "Death of a Prophet"(1981) starring Morgan Freeman(as Malcolm X) and featuring Yolanda King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rated PG-13 due to violence. DVD is digitally mastered, has interactive menus and a Scene Index.
      Malcom X Death of a Prophet
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        		Malcom X Death of a Prophet

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        Product Description

        Describes the last day in the life of Malcom X without mentioning him by name. Well played by Morgan Freeman.
        The Death of a Prophet: Last Days of Malcolm X
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Disappointing
        • TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH
        • An Intimate View of a Marked Man
        		 The Death of a Prophet: Last Days of Malcolm X
        Starring: Morgan Freeman , Yolanda King , Mansoor Najeeullah , Sam Singleton , and Tommy Redmond Hicks
        Director: Woodie King Jr.
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        ASIN: B00005UM3M
        Release Date: 2002-01-08

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-04-10

        Of all the films out there I've seen about Malcolm X, this one has to be the worst. Written and directed by Woodie King Jr., "Death of a Prophet" begins with clips of interviews with various people who knew Malcolm X. These people are not identified as they speak, so unless you recognize them, you are out of luck. Then these various clips segue into the fictional depiction of the last day of Malcolm X until his assassination in the Audubon ballroom. Morgan Freeman plays a somber Malcolm X during his last hours. The total running time of the film, including archival footage and interviews is 60 minutes

        The dramatised version of events comes off as some sort of cheesy television reenactment. Although the film categorically states it is a depiction of the last 24 hours of Malcolm X's life, one of the segments of the dramatisation depicts the fire-bombing of his home which occurred a week before his death, and its inclusion in the film's specified timeline gives the impression that it happened the night before his assassination. Morgan Freeman plays Malcolm X as a quiet subdued individual whose sense of doom is omnipresent. For a dramatized version of Malcolm X's life, I recommend Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X." In Spike Lee's film, Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X conveys his fire and power--elements that are absent from Freeman's almost defeated portrayal. If you are looking for a documentary that explores the assassination in considerable detail, I recommend "Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X"--displacedhuman

        5 out of 5 stars TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH.......2003-09-20

        This incredible film follows the events in the final twenty four hours of the life of controversial religious and political leader Malcolm X. Fanatics tried to firebomb his home. They tried to murder him white he slept. Why was he so hated? Where were the police on the day of his assassination? How did his killers manage to escape?

        3 out of 5 stars An Intimate View of a Marked Man.......2002-12-13

        This movie is nowhere near as flashy or as gripping as Spike Lee's "Malcolm X". It presents a more low key and gritty picture of a man quietly going on with his life's work even while knowing that someone has marked him for death. The lack of Hollywood flair makes this movie feel more realistic than Spike Lee's film, like you're actually walking around the city with Malcolm. Still I missed the sense of energy that Denzel Washington brought to the role. Freeman's Malcolm is someone you like and respect, but he doesn't charismatically draw you into his vision like Washington did in his portrayal, or perhaps like the real Malcolm did. In any case this DVD is worth seeing for its sense of realism, which perhaps serves as something of a counterbalance to visions of Malcolm X, the demi-god of our imagination, when after all he was a flesh and blood man, albeit a man of great vision, courage and charisma.
        Blood Tide/Deadly Drifter/The River Niger/Death of a Prophet/TNT Jackson/South Bronx Heroes
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          		Blood Tide/Deadly Drifter/The River Niger/Death of a Prophet/TNT Jackson/South Bronx Heroes
          Starring: Blood Tide , Deadly Drifter , River Niger , and De
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          Release Date: 2005-04-05
          The Last Days of Malcolm X Death of a Prophet/The Tallest Tree in the Forest
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            		The Last Days of Malcolm X Death of a Prophet/The Tallest Tree in the Forest
            Starring: Last Days of Malcom X-Death of Prophet , and Tallest Tre
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            ASIN: B000FBFU4A
            Release Date: 2006-10-24
            Death of a Prophet Collector's Edition (Deluxe Foil Packaging)
            Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
            • Disappointing
            • TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH
            • An Intimate View of a Marked Man
            		 Death of a Prophet Collector's Edition (Deluxe Foil Packaging)
            Starring: Morgan Freeman , Yolanda King , Mansoor Najeeullah , Sam Singleton , and Tommy Redmond Hicks
            Director: Woodie King Jr.
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            ASIN: B000JLTRI6
            Release Date: 2007-01-02

            Product Description

            Morgan Freeman is Malcolm X! Get the Collector's Edition! After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on--continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and insightful interviews, Death of a Prophet is the tragic, truthful, and awe-inspiring story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Starring Morgan Freeman as Malcolm X, co-starring Yolanda King, and featuring the music of legendary jazz percussionist Max Roach. DVD Features include: Commentary Track by Amiri Baraka, Interview with Woodie King Jr., Closed Captioning.

            Customer Reviews:

            1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-04-10

            Of all the films out there I've seen about Malcolm X, this one has to be the worst. Written and directed by Woodie King Jr., "Death of a Prophet" begins with clips of interviews with various people who knew Malcolm X. These people are not identified as they speak, so unless you recognize them, you are out of luck. Then these various clips segue into the fictional depiction of the last day of Malcolm X until his assassination in the Audubon ballroom. Morgan Freeman plays a somber Malcolm X during his last hours. The total running time of the film, including archival footage and interviews is 60 minutes

            The dramatised version of events comes off as some sort of cheesy television reenactment. Although the film categorically states it is a depiction of the last 24 hours of Malcolm X's life, one of the segments of the dramatisation depicts the fire-bombing of his home which occurred a week before his death, and its inclusion in the film's specified timeline gives the impression that it happened the night before his assassination. Morgan Freeman plays Malcolm X as a quiet subdued individual whose sense of doom is omnipresent. For a dramatized version of Malcolm X's life, I recommend Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X." In Spike Lee's film, Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X conveys his fire and power--elements that are absent from Freeman's almost defeated portrayal. If you are looking for a documentary that explores the assassination in considerable detail, I recommend "Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X"--displacedhuman

            5 out of 5 stars TRUE STORY OF THE EVENS AFTER MALCOM X DEATH.......2003-09-20

            This incredible film follows the events in the final twenty four hours of the life of controversial religious and political leader Malcolm X. Fanatics tried to firebomb his home. They tried to murder him white he slept. Why was he so hated? Where were the police on the day of his assassination? How did his killers manage to escape?

            3 out of 5 stars An Intimate View of a Marked Man.......2002-12-13

            This movie is nowhere near as flashy or as gripping as Spike Lee's "Malcolm X". It presents a more low key and gritty picture of a man quietly going on with his life's work even while knowing that someone has marked him for death. The lack of Hollywood flair makes this movie feel more realistic than Spike Lee's film, like you're actually walking around the city with Malcolm. Still I missed the sense of energy that Denzel Washington brought to the role. Freeman's Malcolm is someone you like and respect, but he doesn't charismatically draw you into his vision like Washington did in his portrayal, or perhaps like the real Malcolm did. In any case this DVD is worth seeing for its sense of realism, which perhaps serves as something of a counterbalance to visions of Malcolm X, the demi-god of our imagination, when after all he was a flesh and blood man, albeit a man of great vision, courage and charisma.
            Death of a Prophet/Get Christie Love!
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              ASIN: B00008G81P
              Release Date: 2002-10-29

              DVD:

              1. Pacific Inferno
              2. Phone Booth/Transporter
              3. The Snows of Kilimanjaro
              4. Sinatra & Kelly: On the Town
              5. Irene Dunne Romance Classics
              6. Scrooge
              7. Common Law Wife / Jennie Wife-Child
              8. Francesco/Rachel's Man
              9. The High Command
              10. Bodas Tragicas

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              Canasta de Cuentos Mexicanos

              Ancient Secrets of the Bible

              Painted Stallion (REGION 1) (NTSC)

              DVD: Barney - Barney's Halloween Party

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