I Am Malcolm X Video Analysis

It has been said that some people are just as important after their death as they are in their life. However, other time people are more important after their death. Malcolm X was important both during his life as well as after his death. Spike Lee depicts Malcolm X being murdered in cold blood in the middle of a speech. This scene is significant because it showed that Malcolm X was willing to risk his life for a change. This scene shows Malcolm X’s indestructible will. The following sequence of scenes show children standing up at the desks in school saying, “I am Malcolm X!” Clips of the real Malcolm X appear as Spike Lee connects the real Malcolm X to the film. These clips also appear because Spike attempts to influence the youth with