X 1/2 : the legacy of Malcolm

Publication/Creation:

New York, NY : Third World Newsreel, 1994

Resource Type:

Video or Visual Material

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

X 1/2 : the legacy of Malcolm / Not Channel Zero presents ; produced by Black Planet Productions ; writers, Cyrille Phipps [and others].

Variant Titles:

Legacy of Malcolm
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Additional Author/Creators:

Phipps, Cyrille
Not Channel Zero (Firm)
Black Planet Productions
Newsreel (Firm)

Subjects/Genre

Subjects:

X, Malcolm,1925-1965
X, Malcolm,1925-1965--Influence
Black nationalism
African Americans--Attitudes
Documentary films
United States--Race relations--Public opinion

Description/Summary

Summary:

Set within the context of current African-American struggles, this provacative video examines the historical and contemporary legacies of Malcolm X. Using mixed media and experimental audio, this video explores Malcolm X's teachings of black pride, unity and self-defense, a new generation's interpretations of his heritage, and a popular culture which tries to commercialize his memory.

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 videocassette (42 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.

Technical Note:

VHS.

Creation/Production Credits Note:

Camera/editors, Cyrille Phipps ... [et al].

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

990011725710302486

OCLC Number:

31735295

Barcode:

010000548862