Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali is a biography documentary that explores the tragic yet powerful friendship between two African-American icons: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. The film delves into their shared experiences, the impact they had on each other's lives, and their contributions to African-American history. Through archive footage and interviews, the movie sheds light on their roles as father figures and mentors to each other, their involvement in the Nation of Islam, and the challenges they faced in a racially charged America. It also touches upon their achievements as professional sportsmen and their ultimate legacies.
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 interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022) is a documentary that reveals the intent behind Parks' activism, her radical politics, and her courage. It delves into her life beyond the historic bus boycott, showcasing the unexpected story of a woman who defied societal norms and fought for civil rights.
Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by working odd jobs in Washington, D.C. and living with his girlfriend and her son. When criticism of his alienated behavior come from her and a father figure too often, he runs to the streets or to his grandmother's rural house in Virginia. Her criticism and his memories of the past both send him fleeing again to Los Angeles, where he is surrounded by superficial people who have forgotten how to be compassionate human beings. It is here that the advice of his friends and grandmother combine to transform him from an embittered ex-soldier to a strong and confident man.
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