1 00:00:11,428 --> 00:00:14,431 And I say segregation now, 2 00:00:14,431 --> 00:00:18,560 segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever. 3 00:01:09,694 --> 00:01:11,154 Red or blue? 4 00:01:12,197 --> 00:01:13,198 Neither. 5 00:01:25,251 --> 00:01:26,336 So I had three choices? 6 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:27,504 Uh-hmm. 7 00:01:31,174 --> 00:01:33,551 None of this would have been possible without you. 8 00:01:35,011 --> 00:01:36,471 Well, they haven't passed it yet 9 00:01:36,471 --> 00:01:38,223 and Senator Thurmond is doing all that he 10 00:01:38,223 --> 00:01:40,350 can to make sure it never happens. 11 00:01:41,351 --> 00:01:43,645 We should invite the Senator to Montgomery. 12 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:45,313 Show him what happens to those who fight on 13 00:01:45,313 --> 00:01:46,689 the side of "never." 14 00:01:46,689 --> 00:01:48,608 Are you sure you wanna go through with this? 15 00:01:50,193 --> 00:01:52,278 These people will try to run you out of town. 16 00:01:53,154 --> 00:01:54,864 Well, you know I don't run. 17 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:57,951 Then walk fast. 18 00:01:57,951 --> 00:01:59,202 Be careful. 19 00:01:59,202 --> 00:02:00,495 All that has been sacrificed, 20 00:02:00,495 --> 00:02:04,874 that we sacrificed, it'll all be worth it today. 21 00:02:04,874 --> 00:02:07,669 Half these folks don't believe the things they're 22 00:02:07,669 --> 00:02:11,464 saying and the other half don't know what to believe. 23 00:02:11,464 --> 00:02:14,008 Well, you better hurry up and help them decide. 24 00:02:28,022 --> 00:02:29,566 Don't answer the door while I'm gone. 25 00:02:41,411 --> 00:02:43,413 Don't leave the room until I come back. 26 00:02:47,458 --> 00:02:49,794 Malcolm, what do you think of the Senate debate? 27 00:02:49,794 --> 00:02:52,088 Well, the debate's a con game threatening to provoke 28 00:02:52,088 --> 00:02:54,299 a race war if the government's not serious about 29 00:02:54,299 --> 00:02:55,675 civil rights enforcement. 30 00:02:55,675 --> 00:02:57,218 Do you support changes to the bill? 31 00:02:57,218 --> 00:02:58,428 No, the bill should be passed 32 00:02:58,428 --> 00:02:59,929 exactly as written with no changes. 33 00:02:59,929 --> 00:03:02,640 But the struggle for Black equality won't end. 34 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:04,684 You can't legislate goodwill. 35 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:06,144 Are you suggesting that people fear many 36 00:03:06,144 --> 00:03:07,270 of your views? 37 00:03:07,270 --> 00:03:08,521 Well, I'm not surprised that 38 00:03:08,521 --> 00:03:09,856 some may fear the truth, 39 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:12,066 but my two eldest daughters sit either side of me 40 00:03:12,066 --> 00:03:15,028 on the couch when I show them my butterfly collection. 41 00:03:15,028 --> 00:03:16,905 I ask them if anyone should fear me. 42 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:19,490 You have a butterfly collection? 43 00:03:19,490 --> 00:03:21,784 Oh, yes. I admire the butterfly. 44 00:03:21,784 --> 00:03:24,120 They start off crawling, clinging to life, 45 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:27,207 moving slowly in the dirt hoping not to be stepped on. 46 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:30,293 Then one day they are transformed into something 47 00:03:30,293 --> 00:03:32,754 beautiful that can fly without limitations. 48 00:03:34,005 --> 00:03:35,882 Now, isn't that something truly revolutionary? 49 00:03:35,882 --> 00:03:38,092 There's a lesson in that if you're willing to learn. 50 00:03:39,302 --> 00:03:41,095 Dr. King, how do you respond to Senator Thurmond 51 00:03:41,095 --> 00:03:43,640 threatening to filibuster the Civil Rights Bill? 52 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:46,100 Well, I'm here today doing this critical debate 53 00:03:46,100 --> 00:03:49,145 to convince his fellow senators to do otherwise. 54 00:03:49,145 --> 00:03:50,438 But I assure you, 55 00:03:50,438 --> 00:03:53,524 we will not be content even after this bill is passed. 56 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:58,863 The failure to pass the bill would thrust our nation 57 00:03:58,863 --> 00:04:01,241 into a dim horizon of social turmoil. 58 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:03,076 Are you suggesting it might be violence if 59 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:04,285 the bill is defeated? 60 00:04:05,453 --> 00:04:08,456 Realism impels me to admit that if the bill 61 00:04:08,456 --> 00:04:09,624 is not passed, 62 00:04:09,624 --> 00:04:11,793 it'll be harder to keep the struggle disciplined. 63 00:04:21,970 --> 00:04:23,137 Reverend. 64 00:04:23,137 --> 00:04:24,472 Minister. 65 00:04:24,472 --> 00:04:26,975 I've been hoping for this day for a long time. 66 00:04:26,975 --> 00:04:28,101 We meet at last. 67 00:04:28,101 --> 00:04:30,103 It seems like we've attracted quite 68 00:04:30,103 --> 00:04:31,437 a bit of attention. 69 00:04:31,437 --> 00:04:33,356 What makes me think you may have invited them? 70 00:04:34,315 --> 00:04:35,316 No. 71 00:04:35,316 --> 00:04:36,609 I'm sure they must be here for you, Doctor. 72 00:04:37,485 --> 00:04:38,653 One thing's for certain, 73 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:40,029 you're now going to be investigated. 74 00:04:40,863 --> 00:04:42,240 Well, I have it on good authority. 75 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:44,659 My file is already much larger than yours. 76 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:55,461 Who do you think this is going to 77 00:04:55,461 --> 00:04:56,879 hurt more, you or me? 78 00:04:56,879 --> 00:04:58,089 I imagine it's unlikely to aid 79 00:04:58,089 --> 00:04:59,424 either one of us. 80 00:04:59,424 --> 00:05:00,925 Well, then let's keep them guessing. 81 00:05:00,925 --> 00:05:02,593 Amen to that. 82 00:05:02,593 --> 00:05:03,970 All praise to Allah. 83 00:05:05,221 --> 00:05:06,472 We should do this again sometime. 84 00:05:06,472 --> 00:05:07,640 Absolutely. 85 00:05:19,610 --> 00:05:21,904 A people without the knowledge of 86 00:05:21,904 --> 00:05:25,575 their culture, history, or origin, is like a tree 87 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:26,784 without the root. 88 00:05:27,785 --> 00:05:30,705 Those are the words of the Honorable Marcus Garvey. 89 00:05:30,705 --> 00:05:35,376 Organizer of our first Black nationalist movement. 90 00:05:37,879 --> 00:05:41,799 Who taught us that Black skin isn't a badge of shame. 91 00:05:43,718 --> 00:05:48,014 But a symbol of glorious symbol of national greatness. 92 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:50,558 Yeah. 93 00:05:50,558 --> 00:05:52,602 30, 60, 90 years from now, 94 00:05:53,561 --> 00:05:56,814 do you think that America will ever fully 95 00:05:56,814 --> 00:05:58,566 embrace the Black man? 96 00:05:58,566 --> 00:05:59,901 No! No. 97 00:05:59,901 --> 00:06:03,488 Uh-uh, as long as Negroes live in America, 98 00:06:04,947 --> 00:06:07,992 our masses will suffer, 99 00:06:07,992 --> 00:06:13,081 lives of ruin, heartache, despair. 100 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:18,419 We must unite, build, protect a land of our own. 101 00:06:22,757 --> 00:06:23,800 Malcolm. 102 00:06:26,677 --> 00:06:29,389 We do not fight for ourselves, 103 00:06:29,389 --> 00:06:30,848 we fight for our children. 104 00:06:30,848 --> 00:06:31,974 Right. 105 00:06:31,974 --> 00:06:33,309 We have one destiny. 106 00:06:34,852 --> 00:06:36,229 Before you leave here tonight, 107 00:06:37,146 --> 00:06:38,398 make sure you sign up for the 108 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:41,275 Universal Negro Improvement Association. 109 00:06:41,275 --> 00:06:43,820 Be a part of the largest movement of Negroes 110 00:06:43,820 --> 00:06:44,904 in the world! 111 00:06:44,904 --> 00:06:46,239 Yeah! 112 00:06:47,281 --> 00:06:48,408 What do you say, Malcolm? 113 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:50,201 Africa for the Africans, 114 00:06:50,201 --> 00:06:51,369 at home and abroad! 115 00:06:51,369 --> 00:06:52,453 Yes! 116 00:06:52,453 --> 00:07:00,461 Africa for the Africans, at home and abroad! 117 00:07:01,921 --> 00:07:04,715 There are some that would have us believe 118 00:07:04,715 --> 00:07:06,092 that we don't belong here. 119 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:07,385 Uh-hmm. 120 00:07:07,385 --> 00:07:09,804 That we should just pack on up and 121 00:07:09,804 --> 00:07:11,305 go back to Africa! 122 00:07:12,306 --> 00:07:16,352 And some of the people who believe this look just like you. 123 00:07:17,770 --> 00:07:20,481 They look just like me. 124 00:07:20,481 --> 00:07:21,691 Yeah. 125 00:07:23,359 --> 00:07:24,694 I don't know about y'all, 126 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:27,738 but I ain't going nowhere. 127 00:07:27,738 --> 00:07:29,073 That's right. 128 00:07:29,907 --> 00:07:33,661 America was built on the backs of our people 129 00:07:33,661 --> 00:07:38,082 during 400 years of free labor! 130 00:07:38,916 --> 00:07:41,252 400 years of our blood. 131 00:07:41,252 --> 00:07:44,172 400 years of our sweat. 132 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:50,636 400 years of our tears baked into the soil! 133 00:07:54,307 --> 00:07:58,936 I had an uncle named Martin and another one named Luther. 134 00:07:58,936 --> 00:08:01,272 So in their honor and in keeping with the 135 00:08:01,272 --> 00:08:02,857 wishes of my father, 136 00:08:04,025 --> 00:08:05,985 I'm changing my name to Martin Luther. 137 00:08:07,904 --> 00:08:09,530 As well as yours. 138 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:14,285 Are you sure you're not doing this because 139 00:08:14,285 --> 00:08:17,413 of your trip to Berlin when you came back all excited about 140 00:08:17,413 --> 00:08:18,831 the land of Martin Luther? 141 00:08:18,831 --> 00:08:20,249 Don't matter why, 142 00:08:20,249 --> 00:08:22,376 just matters that I made the decision to do it. 143 00:08:22,376 --> 00:08:24,128 All his friends know him as Mike. 144 00:08:24,128 --> 00:08:25,421 Now they can know him as Martin. 145 00:08:26,714 --> 00:08:28,382 But I don't wanna change my name. 146 00:08:28,382 --> 00:08:29,842 I like Michael. 147 00:08:29,842 --> 00:08:31,886 Shouldn't he have some say in the matter? 148 00:08:31,886 --> 00:08:33,179 Did he have a say the first time? 149 00:08:34,931 --> 00:08:37,016 New name denotes a new identity. 150 00:08:37,725 --> 00:08:40,978 Disciple Peter got rebranded by Jesus Christ himself. 151 00:08:40,978 --> 00:08:42,605 I named him after the Archangel. 152 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:44,106 My son will have the same name that I 153 00:08:44,106 --> 00:08:45,525 have chosen for myself. 154 00:08:50,947 --> 00:08:52,573 I haven't given you permission to leave the table. 155 00:08:52,573 --> 00:08:54,242 May I be excused? 156 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:19,183 After today's service, 157 00:09:19,183 --> 00:09:20,810 maybe we go get some ice cream? 158 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:25,022 You know what kind you want, Martin? 159 00:09:27,608 --> 00:09:29,819 Martin, I am speaking to you. 160 00:09:32,029 --> 00:09:33,322 And I know you can hear me. 161 00:09:34,699 --> 00:09:36,158 Also know you're upset. 162 00:09:37,118 --> 00:09:38,286 And you have a right to be. 163 00:09:38,286 --> 00:09:39,662 I'm sorry about that. 164 00:09:40,621 --> 00:09:43,040 I want you to feel proud that you're sharing my name, 165 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:44,417 but it's not for me. 166 00:09:46,252 --> 00:09:47,253 The name is for you. 167 00:09:47,795 --> 00:09:48,796 Why? 168 00:09:48,796 --> 00:09:50,131 The moment you were born, 169 00:09:50,131 --> 00:09:52,300 I knew that God had given me a son who was destined 170 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:54,218 for great things. 171 00:09:54,218 --> 00:09:56,262 You should have a name that reflects that. 172 00:09:58,556 --> 00:10:00,391 What am I gonna tell my friends? 173 00:10:00,391 --> 00:10:02,268 I can tell them how special the name is 174 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:03,352 if that'll help. 175 00:10:07,231 --> 00:10:08,232 Is there a problem? 176 00:10:09,859 --> 00:10:11,652 All my friends are afraid of you. 177 00:10:13,529 --> 00:10:15,948 Well, I guess I can come across as a bit, uh... 178 00:10:15,948 --> 00:10:17,158 Scary. 179 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:42,683 Can we get some food? It's free. 180 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:52,735 We will never stand in a soup line. 181 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:56,739 We will never accept charity as long as we have land to 182 00:10:56,739 --> 00:10:58,115 tend to our needs. 183 00:10:59,575 --> 00:11:00,826 Yes, sir. 184 00:11:02,787 --> 00:11:04,664 Do you always believe the words you preach? 185 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:08,501 I believe in telling people the truth. 186 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:11,379 No matter what, even if they don't wanna hear it. 187 00:11:17,426 --> 00:11:20,304 You are my seventh child, hmm. 188 00:11:21,639 --> 00:11:24,475 Now, the number seven has a magical power. 189 00:11:25,935 --> 00:11:28,396 You will do more and accomplish more than everyone 190 00:11:28,396 --> 00:11:30,231 in that line. 191 00:11:30,231 --> 00:11:34,193 You, you wanna do things I could only dream of. 192 00:11:35,611 --> 00:11:36,696 All right? 193 00:11:36,696 --> 00:11:37,988 Uh-hmm. 194 00:11:41,075 --> 00:11:44,620 ♪ Trois plus trois égal á six ♪ 195 00:11:45,538 --> 00:11:49,333 ♪ Quatre plus quatre égal huit ♪ 196 00:11:49,333 --> 00:11:54,964 ♪ Cinq plus cinq égal dix ♪ 197 00:11:56,090 --> 00:11:59,593 Malcolm, do you know why it is important 198 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:01,429 to be unafraid? 199 00:12:02,888 --> 00:12:04,014 I think I do. 200 00:12:04,014 --> 00:12:06,058 Not enough to think. Need to know. 201 00:12:09,437 --> 00:12:10,688 Are any of you afraid? 202 00:12:10,688 --> 00:12:11,856 No. 203 00:12:11,856 --> 00:12:16,318 No? Not even when I do this! 204 00:12:22,199 --> 00:12:24,410 Education's supposed to be serious! 205 00:12:24,410 --> 00:12:25,619 Earl. 206 00:12:51,729 --> 00:12:52,897 You're living in a Whites only area. 207 00:12:54,398 --> 00:12:55,483 You understand that? 208 00:12:58,360 --> 00:13:00,279 He don't know what a Whites-only covenant means, 209 00:13:00,279 --> 00:13:01,363 do you, boy? 210 00:13:01,363 --> 00:13:02,782 Don't come to my home and. 211 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:04,658 I know what it means, boy. 212 00:13:04,658 --> 00:13:06,535 I can defend it in four languages. 213 00:13:06,535 --> 00:13:07,995 In Spanish, it means 214 00:13:07,995 --> 00:13:10,831 significa contrato o arreglo or sav le di kontra oswa antant 215 00:13:10,831 --> 00:13:11,957 in Creole. 216 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:13,793 Have a good night, hab ah gud evenin. 217 00:13:13,793 --> 00:13:14,877 That's Patois. 218 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:18,589 Since you can't control your woman, 219 00:13:18,589 --> 00:13:20,049 maybe we should be dealing with her from 220 00:13:20,049 --> 00:13:21,300 now on instead of you. 221 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:34,730 Baby, I'm sorry. 222 00:13:36,190 --> 00:13:37,274 Momma! 223 00:13:41,904 --> 00:13:42,947 Malcolm. 224 00:14:21,986 --> 00:14:23,821 Oh, no! Oh, God! 225 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:28,200 Get the children! 226 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:30,452 Go! Run, run, run! 227 00:14:30,452 --> 00:14:31,996 Babies, go! 228 00:14:31,996 --> 00:14:33,539 Run! 229 00:14:33,539 --> 00:14:36,667 Wilfred! Please. Come. Run, run! 230 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:37,877 Reginald! 231 00:14:39,670 --> 00:14:40,838 Run out! 232 00:14:40,838 --> 00:14:42,089 Run, run, run. 233 00:14:42,089 --> 00:14:44,675 Missy, come, come. 234 00:14:44,675 --> 00:14:46,218 ♪ Oh, Lord ♪ 235 00:14:48,804 --> 00:14:51,724 ♪ Through the pain ♪ 236 00:14:53,517 --> 00:14:55,978 ♪ Oh, and through the stress ♪ 237 00:14:56,896 --> 00:15:00,107 ♪ I know somehow ♪ 238 00:15:01,442 --> 00:15:05,988 ♪ It has to get better, yeah, yeah ♪ 239 00:15:08,782 --> 00:15:12,536 ♪ Sometimes you get left, yeah ♪ 240 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:17,291 ♪ Left with nothing at all ♪ 241 00:15:17,291 --> 00:15:24,048 ♪ Oh still, I know, I know it will ♪ 242 00:15:27,134 --> 00:15:28,177 Earl? 243 00:15:28,177 --> 00:15:29,553 ♪ So I'll run, run ♪ 244 00:15:31,722 --> 00:15:33,307 Don't go out, babe, please. 245 00:15:34,683 --> 00:15:37,102 I have seen something bad happening. 246 00:15:37,102 --> 00:15:38,520 I can't pay no attention to 247 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:40,022 your premonitions, Louise. 248 00:15:40,022 --> 00:15:42,024 I gotta go to town and show these people I ain't afraid. 249 00:15:42,900 --> 00:15:43,901 But, Earl. 250 00:15:45,986 --> 00:15:50,699 Earl. Earl, please, Earl, please. 251 00:15:51,408 --> 00:15:54,453 ♪ When you took my heart ♪ 252 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:58,666 ♪ Oh, you know you took my soul ♪ 253 00:16:01,335 --> 00:16:08,092 ♪ I wonder how could the world be so cold ♪ 254 00:16:08,092 --> 00:16:13,847 ♪ Oh, but I'm reminded of something old, uh, ♪ 255 00:16:13,847 --> 00:16:18,852 ♪ That the bible says that one day death ♪ 256 00:16:19,770 --> 00:16:22,898 ♪ I got faith in miracles ♪ 257 00:16:22,898 --> 00:16:24,566 ♪ Yeah ♪ 258 00:16:24,566 --> 00:16:27,444 ♪ Faith that I would be all right, ♪ 259 00:16:27,444 --> 00:16:29,530 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 260 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:32,616 ♪ As I come and as I go ♪ 261 00:16:34,451 --> 00:16:37,746 ♪ Faith to believe that His word is true ♪ 262 00:17:13,449 --> 00:17:15,826 I was his favorite when he was married to my mom. 263 00:17:19,246 --> 00:17:25,044 I'm his favorite now. Was his favorite. 264 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:29,381 I'm Ella Mae, your sister. 265 00:17:31,425 --> 00:17:32,468 You should come visit me. 266 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:35,137 Where do you live? 267 00:17:35,137 --> 00:17:37,181 Boston. Where's that? 268 00:17:37,181 --> 00:17:38,390 Not here. 269 00:17:50,944 --> 00:17:52,696 And if elected class president, 270 00:17:52,696 --> 00:17:55,324 every Friday I'll bring my mother's homemade cookies. 271 00:17:55,324 --> 00:17:56,450 Thank you. 272 00:17:58,368 --> 00:17:59,369 Next. 273 00:18:17,304 --> 00:18:20,557 As class president, I'll make sure, 274 00:18:29,274 --> 00:18:31,527 I'll make sure that everyone gets a chance to be 275 00:18:31,527 --> 00:18:33,612 in the front of the line when we go to lunch. 276 00:18:34,404 --> 00:18:36,323 I'll create a system where we rotate. 277 00:18:36,323 --> 00:18:38,158 And if we have a test coming up, 278 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:41,912 I'll help organize study groups. 279 00:18:41,912 --> 00:18:43,956 And lastly, if elected, 280 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:46,125 I'll make sure Arnold doesn't bring homemade cookies 281 00:18:46,125 --> 00:18:47,626 because last time, they were nasty. 282 00:18:50,504 --> 00:18:51,505 Sorry, Arnold. 283 00:18:53,257 --> 00:18:54,633 All right. 284 00:19:05,269 --> 00:19:06,562 Thank you. 285 00:19:10,357 --> 00:19:14,778 The new seventh-grade class president is Malcolm Little. 286 00:19:18,198 --> 00:19:19,199 Come on, up, Malcolm. 287 00:19:22,661 --> 00:19:24,705 Congratulations, you should be very proud. 288 00:19:24,705 --> 00:19:25,789 Thank you. 289 00:19:25,789 --> 00:19:27,624 Tell me, what do you wanna be when you grow up? 290 00:19:27,624 --> 00:19:28,709 A lawyer. 291 00:19:30,919 --> 00:19:32,671 No, Malcolm, you're good with your hands. 292 00:19:33,547 --> 00:19:36,175 Carpenter is a great job for your people. 293 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:39,511 Obviously, being a lawyer is no goal for a nigger. 294 00:19:41,388 --> 00:19:42,472 All right. 295 00:19:42,472 --> 00:19:45,100 Let's talk about our test on Friday and your essay. 296 00:19:49,271 --> 00:19:54,109 Ella Mae, it's me, your brother Malcolm. 297 00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:59,489 Listen, I don't know what to do. 298 00:20:01,366 --> 00:20:02,576 They took our home away. 299 00:20:02,576 --> 00:20:05,162 The court rules you are in violation of the 300 00:20:05,162 --> 00:20:06,538 city's White Only covenant. 301 00:20:07,331 --> 00:20:08,498 They took away my mother. 302 00:20:08,498 --> 00:20:11,793 No, no, wait, no, no. 303 00:20:11,793 --> 00:20:15,380 Hey! Malcolm. 304 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:18,050 Theres nothing here for me anymore. 305 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:21,345 You think I could still come stay with you? 306 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:32,022 Hmm, go ahead. 307 00:20:42,157 --> 00:20:44,910 Go in that candy store and go buy something. 308 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:47,246 Hey... 309 00:20:47,246 --> 00:20:48,956 And when the cashier gives you your change, 310 00:20:48,956 --> 00:20:50,958 you tell him you gave him a $10 bill with your name on it. 311 00:20:54,086 --> 00:20:55,420 But this isn't a $10 bill. 312 00:20:55,420 --> 00:20:57,714 Uh-hmm, trust me. 313 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:27,661 Something wrong, boy? 314 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:30,539 I gave you a 10. 315 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:33,041 You think I can't tell a difference between 316 00:21:33,041 --> 00:21:34,293 a dollar and a ten? 317 00:21:35,085 --> 00:21:37,879 My mother had me sign it in case I lost it or, 318 00:21:37,879 --> 00:21:40,048 some dishonest man tried to cheat me. 319 00:21:40,716 --> 00:21:41,717 Go ahead and check. 320 00:21:42,467 --> 00:21:43,677 I ain't got time for foolishness. 321 00:21:48,849 --> 00:21:50,183 What's your name? 322 00:21:50,183 --> 00:21:51,643 Malcolm Little. 323 00:22:17,085 --> 00:22:18,628 This is only the beginning. 324 00:22:23,633 --> 00:22:25,177 Hey, you, stop! 325 00:22:25,177 --> 00:22:26,303 Hey, hold it right there! 326 00:22:26,303 --> 00:22:27,387 Stop running! 327 00:22:27,387 --> 00:22:28,764 Why didn't you stop? 328 00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:34,436 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, get off him! 329 00:22:34,436 --> 00:22:35,979 Back the hell up, boy! 330 00:22:35,979 --> 00:22:38,565 Sorry, officer, sorry. He don't know no better. 331 00:22:38,565 --> 00:22:39,691 I don't know no better? 332 00:22:40,442 --> 00:22:41,443 What the hell were you thinking? 333 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:43,487 I got all this stuff on me! 334 00:22:43,487 --> 00:22:44,780 You risked us both getting busted! 335 00:22:44,780 --> 00:22:46,198 So I'm supposed to pretend like I don't see 336 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:47,407 what I saw? 337 00:22:47,407 --> 00:22:48,533 It wasn't right! 338 00:22:48,533 --> 00:22:49,659 And your skinny little black ass is 339 00:22:49,659 --> 00:22:50,827 - gonna make it right? - I'm not afraid of them. 340 00:22:50,827 --> 00:22:52,579 Our daddy took on the Klan. 341 00:22:53,747 --> 00:22:54,998 And where did that get him? 342 00:22:55,707 --> 00:22:57,250 These people up here don't need sheets and hoods! 343 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:59,252 You wanna be like our daddy or you wanna be alive? 344 00:23:02,297 --> 00:23:03,507 You're a smart kid Malcolm, 345 00:23:03,507 --> 00:23:04,883 but you need to learn something. 346 00:23:04,883 --> 00:23:07,219 There's only two kinds of people in this world. 347 00:23:07,219 --> 00:23:09,179 Those who hustle and those who get hustled. 348 00:23:11,348 --> 00:23:12,557 The sooner you realize that the better. 349 00:23:22,859 --> 00:23:26,738 ♪ It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing ♪ 350 00:23:29,116 --> 00:23:32,119 Woo, my man, Red. 351 00:23:32,119 --> 00:23:35,288 ♪ It don't mean a thing all you've gotta do is swing ♪ 352 00:23:35,288 --> 00:23:36,540 Smooth. 353 00:23:36,540 --> 00:23:37,916 Yes, sir. 354 00:23:40,335 --> 00:23:43,255 ♪ It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot ♪ 355 00:23:44,506 --> 00:23:45,674 ♪ Just keep that rhythm, ♪ 356 00:23:45,674 --> 00:23:47,759 ♪ Give it everything you've got ♪ 357 00:23:48,885 --> 00:23:50,846 ♪ It don't mean a thing ♪ 358 00:23:51,596 --> 00:23:53,390 ♪ If it ain't got that swing ♪ 359 00:23:55,016 --> 00:23:56,184 Hey, Red. 360 00:23:56,184 --> 00:23:58,019 What you think about this hat, man? 361 00:24:03,859 --> 00:24:05,569 Oh, yes, sir. 362 00:24:05,569 --> 00:24:07,070 Uh-hmm. Yes, sir. 363 00:24:07,779 --> 00:24:08,864 What you think? 364 00:24:12,576 --> 00:24:14,327 You like it? Come on. 365 00:24:16,705 --> 00:24:17,873 Next time, huh? 366 00:24:23,503 --> 00:24:24,504 He looking right at us. 367 00:24:24,504 --> 00:24:25,672 I think it's time to go. 368 00:24:43,356 --> 00:24:45,275 Watch that baby shine in the light. 369 00:24:47,194 --> 00:24:48,737 That's real deal gold. 370 00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:53,241 Hey, man, we can do better than this. 371 00:24:57,078 --> 00:24:58,580 Better? Yeah. 372 00:24:58,580 --> 00:25:02,459 I've been casin' this mansion just outside the city. 373 00:25:03,793 --> 00:25:05,587 Rich White folks that live there are never home, 374 00:25:06,296 --> 00:25:07,547 it's easy money. 375 00:25:07,547 --> 00:25:09,049 Easy get a lot of people killed. 376 00:25:10,300 --> 00:25:12,886 'Sides, you keep goin' against these White folks, 377 00:25:12,886 --> 00:25:13,970 you're gonna get hurt. 378 00:25:14,930 --> 00:25:16,431 White folks can't do a damn thing to hurt me more 379 00:25:16,431 --> 00:25:18,183 than they already have. 380 00:25:21,853 --> 00:25:25,524 Red, you fly too close to the sun. 381 00:25:26,274 --> 00:25:27,442 You don't need to join us. 382 00:25:28,318 --> 00:25:29,819 I'm just tellin' you as a friend. 383 00:25:29,819 --> 00:25:31,238 This feels like a mistake. 384 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:38,620 And I'm telling you I don't need no friends. 385 00:25:40,330 --> 00:25:42,249 You're either a hustler or you're getting hustled. 386 00:25:43,291 --> 00:25:44,751 Least I figured out which one I am. 387 00:25:45,752 --> 00:25:46,753 Can you say the same? 388 00:25:57,681 --> 00:26:00,267 ♪ Oh, no one to talk with, by myself ♪ 389 00:26:01,142 --> 00:26:03,937 ♪ No one to walk with, I'm happy on the shelf ♪ 390 00:26:03,937 --> 00:26:07,607 ♪ Misbehavin', savin' my love for you ♪ 391 00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:10,652 Let's go! 392 00:26:10,652 --> 00:26:12,195 ♪ I know for certain the one I love ♪ 393 00:26:12,195 --> 00:26:13,363 ♪ I'm through with flirtin', ♪ 394 00:26:13,363 --> 00:26:16,157 ♪ You that I'm thinkin' of misbehavin' ♪ 395 00:26:16,157 --> 00:26:20,662 ♪ Savin' my love oh baby, love for you ♪ 396 00:26:20,662 --> 00:26:23,206 ♪ Like Jack Horner in the corner ♪ 397 00:26:40,432 --> 00:26:43,351 Martin, your father and I are attending a 398 00:26:43,351 --> 00:26:44,644 fundraiser at Spelman. 399 00:26:44,644 --> 00:26:47,856 We need you to help momma set up the Woman's Day event 400 00:26:47,856 --> 00:26:49,274 at Mount Olive Church today. 401 00:26:50,859 --> 00:26:53,194 But today's the last day of the fair. 402 00:26:53,194 --> 00:26:54,362 Everyone will be there. 403 00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:58,366 Family comes first. Now you do as we tell you. 404 00:27:31,358 --> 00:27:32,400 All right folks, step right in. 405 00:28:04,349 --> 00:28:05,392 Yeah! 406 00:28:31,876 --> 00:28:33,461 Momma. 407 00:29:32,645 --> 00:29:33,938 ML? 408 00:29:33,938 --> 00:29:35,982 What was that? What? 409 00:29:35,982 --> 00:29:37,734 Martin? ML? 410 00:29:39,319 --> 00:29:40,570 Oh, no. Oh, God, Martin! 411 00:29:40,570 --> 00:29:42,030 No, no, no, no, no, no, Martin. 412 00:29:42,030 --> 00:29:43,156 Martin, no. 413 00:29:44,032 --> 00:29:45,325 Martin. Son. 414 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:47,202 - Son, can you hear me? - Is he okay? 415 00:29:47,202 --> 00:29:49,162 We need an ambulance. Is he breathing? 416 00:29:49,162 --> 00:29:50,538 Alberta, get an ambulance. 417 00:29:50,538 --> 00:29:52,373 Please call an ambulance. 418 00:29:52,373 --> 00:29:53,708 Yes, yes, yes. 419 00:29:53,708 --> 00:29:55,919 Martin? Martin, look at me. 420 00:29:55,919 --> 00:29:57,003 Oh, Lord. 421 00:30:07,889 --> 00:30:09,224 Your son's extremely fortunate. 422 00:30:10,183 --> 00:30:11,768 Then he's going to be all right? 423 00:30:11,768 --> 00:30:13,019 From any physical injuries. 424 00:30:13,937 --> 00:30:15,939 But a suicide attempt is a warning. 425 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:17,649 I can refer you to someone who. 426 00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:18,733 No, thank you, doctor. 427 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:23,655 But our son is quite strong, and he just needs rest. 428 00:30:31,704 --> 00:30:34,666 What does the Constitution mean to me? 429 00:30:35,542 --> 00:30:40,964 A 15-year-old Negro who in my brief life has known 430 00:30:40,964 --> 00:30:44,467 the heartache of being denied the tranquility once promised. 431 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:50,932 What does it mean to my father who prays with his congregation 432 00:30:50,932 --> 00:30:55,186 so that justice may be established for all one day? 433 00:31:02,277 --> 00:31:04,237 What did it mean to my grandmother... 434 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:20,253 Who in her entire life never secured the 435 00:31:20,253 --> 00:31:21,671 blessings of liberty, 436 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:23,840 and yet taught me that a more perfect union 437 00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:24,924 was still possible? 438 00:31:28,094 --> 00:31:31,681 My heart soars beyond the clouds with the promise of hope, 439 00:31:31,681 --> 00:31:33,266 encouraged by the lessons of Lincoln, 440 00:31:33,266 --> 00:31:35,018 and inspired by the word of God, 441 00:31:35,018 --> 00:31:38,062 that this country shall one day tear down the final wall 442 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:39,147 to perfect freedom. 443 00:31:39,856 --> 00:31:42,317 And I, standing aside my brothers, 444 00:31:42,317 --> 00:31:44,444 finally claiming my rightful lineage and 445 00:31:44,444 --> 00:31:48,031 keeping my head high, may march alongside the Saxon, 446 00:31:48,031 --> 00:31:50,283 a Negro, and still a man! 447 00:31:51,451 --> 00:31:52,994 Yes. 448 00:32:05,924 --> 00:32:09,010 It'll always be a reminder of this special day. 449 00:32:09,010 --> 00:32:11,429 You should be very proud, Martin. 450 00:32:13,431 --> 00:32:14,599 Thank you, Miss Bradley. 451 00:32:14,599 --> 00:32:16,392 I'll keep it in a special place. 452 00:32:27,528 --> 00:32:29,155 You two need to give up your seats. 453 00:32:33,660 --> 00:32:34,869 We were here first. 454 00:32:37,121 --> 00:32:38,623 Miss Bradley, you know this isn't right. 455 00:32:39,958 --> 00:32:41,042 I'm not getting up. 456 00:32:42,752 --> 00:32:44,837 Martin, we have to obey the law. 457 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:47,048 We have no choice. 458 00:32:47,048 --> 00:32:48,132 Do as he says. 459 00:32:49,300 --> 00:32:50,718 At least allow my teacher to sit. 460 00:32:50,718 --> 00:32:52,887 She ain't no different than you or any 461 00:32:52,887 --> 00:32:54,097 other colored person. 462 00:32:54,097 --> 00:32:56,975 You two can get up or you can get off my bus and 463 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:59,686 walk the 90 miles back to Atlanta. 464 00:32:59,686 --> 00:33:01,104 Sir, we'll do as you ask. 465 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:04,023 It's all right, Martin. 466 00:33:26,796 --> 00:33:28,381 When is this meeting going to start? 467 00:33:28,381 --> 00:33:29,882 I'm giving him two more minutes. 468 00:33:32,802 --> 00:33:33,928 COLEDamn. 469 00:33:36,264 --> 00:33:38,349 Ooh, maybe a few more minutes won't hurt. 470 00:33:39,892 --> 00:33:41,310 Crank y'all's neck any harder and you'll 471 00:33:41,310 --> 00:33:42,562 need to see a doctor. 472 00:33:42,562 --> 00:33:46,107 Oh. Our Royal Majesty has arrived. 473 00:33:46,107 --> 00:33:48,985 Everyone please, please, a round of applause. 474 00:33:48,985 --> 00:33:50,278 Please. 475 00:33:54,365 --> 00:33:56,534 Why are you always starting something, W.T.? 476 00:33:56,534 --> 00:33:58,870 I'm not starting nothin', other than this meeting we have. 477 00:33:58,870 --> 00:33:59,954 Hmm. 478 00:33:59,954 --> 00:34:01,039 Which shoulda started five minutes ago. 479 00:34:01,039 --> 00:34:02,832 Shut up. Oooh. 480 00:34:08,212 --> 00:34:11,883 So I propose we formalize our group and 481 00:34:11,883 --> 00:34:14,469 call ourselves the Dialectical Society. 482 00:34:15,470 --> 00:34:19,140 Our purpose will be to analyze and debate philosophical and 483 00:34:19,140 --> 00:34:21,851 theological ideas as they relate to our situation in the 484 00:34:21,851 --> 00:34:23,561 United States. 485 00:34:23,561 --> 00:34:25,563 It's just us. 486 00:34:25,563 --> 00:34:26,731 Why you trying to be all formal? 487 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,317 We know the real reason you created this group. 488 00:34:29,317 --> 00:34:30,735 So you can get more women. 489 00:34:34,489 --> 00:34:37,241 Can we return to resolving the problems of the world, 490 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:39,827 philosophically, socially, and in the theological realm? 491 00:34:39,827 --> 00:34:40,912 Hmm? 492 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:42,830 And for your information, 493 00:34:42,830 --> 00:34:45,792 I don't need to organize this group to get women. 494 00:35:01,182 --> 00:35:02,683 You sound like an angel. 495 00:35:02,683 --> 00:35:06,354 Angels don't have to try so hard to stay on key. 496 00:35:06,354 --> 00:35:08,189 You remember the theology student I 497 00:35:08,189 --> 00:35:09,357 told you about? 498 00:35:09,357 --> 00:35:12,485 The one you told me about five times or was it six? 499 00:35:12,485 --> 00:35:15,363 Well, he's making quite a name for himself as 500 00:35:15,363 --> 00:35:18,074 one of the most eligible bachelors in Boston. 501 00:35:18,074 --> 00:35:19,367 They say when he gives a sermon, 502 00:35:19,367 --> 00:35:22,286 the whole chapel shakes from floor to ceiling. 503 00:35:22,286 --> 00:35:24,580 Well, that is a sign that God's not happy. 504 00:35:26,290 --> 00:35:28,501 Well, you probably won't be either. 505 00:35:28,501 --> 00:35:31,045 I slipped him your telephone number and he wants to 506 00:35:31,045 --> 00:35:32,380 see you tonight. 507 00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:33,464 Girl. 508 00:35:42,723 --> 00:35:44,058 When we spoke on the phone, 509 00:35:44,058 --> 00:35:47,603 I hadn't imagined you to be so young. 510 00:35:52,316 --> 00:35:54,152 How are your doctoral studies coming? 511 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:56,362 Well, my dissertation is on the 512 00:35:56,362 --> 00:35:58,614 Comparisons of the Conceptions of God 513 00:35:58,614 --> 00:36:00,867 in the Thinking of Paul Tillich and 514 00:36:00,867 --> 00:36:02,118 Henry Nelson Wieman. 515 00:36:02,118 --> 00:36:03,619 That's a fascinating subject. 516 00:36:03,619 --> 00:36:05,538 I imagine it would be. 517 00:36:05,538 --> 00:36:09,000 Didn't they both deny the personality of God as well as 518 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:11,127 the possibility of personal knowledge of him? 519 00:36:14,213 --> 00:36:16,883 And I was under the impression that you were 520 00:36:16,883 --> 00:36:17,967 studying music. 521 00:36:19,093 --> 00:36:20,261 How did you become so. 522 00:36:20,261 --> 00:36:21,846 Intelligent for a woman? 523 00:36:22,555 --> 00:36:25,683 Oh, no, I didn't, I didn't mean that. 524 00:36:26,934 --> 00:36:28,186 How's your steak? 525 00:36:28,186 --> 00:36:29,770 What's wrong? You don't like it? 526 00:36:33,232 --> 00:36:36,777 If anyone ever doubted the existence of God, 527 00:36:36,777 --> 00:36:38,571 they need only to look at you. 528 00:36:39,822 --> 00:36:43,117 All such beauty could not be the result of an accident. 529 00:36:43,117 --> 00:36:47,705 And well, that smile could never be left to mere chance. 530 00:36:48,497 --> 00:36:49,540 Oh, my! 531 00:36:50,917 --> 00:36:52,376 Have you used that line before? 532 00:36:56,005 --> 00:36:58,591 Many times. And has it worked? 533 00:37:00,134 --> 00:37:01,260 Always. 534 00:37:01,260 --> 00:37:04,138 But I've never wanted it to work as much as I do now. 535 00:37:10,770 --> 00:37:15,274 I think you should know that I'm a man who doesn't need 536 00:37:15,274 --> 00:37:17,568 a lot of time to know what he wants. 537 00:37:20,363 --> 00:37:23,282 And you have everything I have ever wanted in a wife. 538 00:37:24,325 --> 00:37:25,910 A wife? Yes. 539 00:37:25,910 --> 00:37:29,121 There are four things I require in a wife, 540 00:37:29,997 --> 00:37:32,541 character, personality, 541 00:37:32,541 --> 00:37:37,588 intelligence, and beauty. 542 00:37:39,131 --> 00:37:40,299 You have them all. 543 00:37:42,218 --> 00:37:43,719 Martin, I'm flattered, 544 00:37:44,720 --> 00:37:46,931 but I'm not looking for a husband. 545 00:37:48,266 --> 00:37:51,978 I have my studies to consider, my singing, 546 00:37:51,978 --> 00:37:53,771 and working to one day perform at the 547 00:37:53,771 --> 00:37:55,356 Metropolitan Opera House. 548 00:37:55,356 --> 00:37:56,440 And I'll be right there, 549 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:57,733 cheering you on. 550 00:37:59,860 --> 00:38:01,779 You're looking at a man on mission. 551 00:38:02,863 --> 00:38:04,740 And it starts with seeing you again. 552 00:38:05,908 --> 00:38:08,661 You're too young to be in such a rush. 553 00:38:08,661 --> 00:38:10,162 I think God would forgive you for taking a 554 00:38:10,162 --> 00:38:11,831 break every now and then. 555 00:38:12,873 --> 00:38:19,213 You know, there was a time after my grandmother's death 556 00:38:21,465 --> 00:38:23,759 when God and I were not on the best of terms. 557 00:38:25,594 --> 00:38:27,179 And are you now? 558 00:38:29,098 --> 00:38:31,183 How could I not believe or want to be in 559 00:38:31,183 --> 00:38:32,643 His Good Grace? 560 00:38:35,229 --> 00:38:38,482 But I know I'll never stop questioning my duty to God. 561 00:38:41,277 --> 00:38:43,279 Suppose that makes me a work in progress. 562 00:38:44,655 --> 00:38:46,824 Well, Martin King, 563 00:38:48,451 --> 00:38:51,287 I believe you're going to do great things in God's world. 564 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:40,336 The other night, momma's favorite song, 565 00:39:40,336 --> 00:39:43,672 "Ain't Misbehavin'" was playing on the radio. 566 00:39:44,465 --> 00:39:46,133 You remember when Daddy and Momma were dancing 567 00:39:46,133 --> 00:39:47,593 to that song, 568 00:39:47,593 --> 00:39:50,554 and she begged him not to sing? 569 00:39:50,554 --> 00:39:51,806 And he said. 570 00:39:51,806 --> 00:39:54,058 "But Louise, you love my singin'." 571 00:39:54,058 --> 00:39:58,104 And she said, "Earl, I love it... 572 00:39:58,104 --> 00:39:59,563 "When you stop." 573 00:40:03,109 --> 00:40:04,735 You should write to everyone. 574 00:40:05,778 --> 00:40:07,363 I know they'd love to hear from you. 575 00:40:10,616 --> 00:40:11,992 You know what they called me when I 576 00:40:11,992 --> 00:40:13,202 first got here? 577 00:40:16,288 --> 00:40:17,289 Satan. 578 00:40:18,958 --> 00:40:20,376 They thought I didn't believe in anything. 579 00:40:20,376 --> 00:40:21,460 No. 580 00:40:21,460 --> 00:40:24,213 There's always something worth believing in. 581 00:40:24,213 --> 00:40:26,674 Our parents taught us that. 582 00:40:26,674 --> 00:40:30,094 And no one is going to judge you, Malcolm, 583 00:40:31,137 --> 00:40:32,138 especially family. 584 00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:34,640 I hurt a lot of people. 585 00:40:35,724 --> 00:40:37,309 I can't even remember them all. 586 00:40:39,478 --> 00:40:42,231 I don't even know what it is I was looking for. 587 00:40:43,774 --> 00:40:46,735 I've joined the Nation of Islam. 588 00:40:47,653 --> 00:40:53,075 So have Wilfred and Philbert, most of the family, 589 00:40:53,075 --> 00:40:54,785 even Ella Mae. 590 00:40:54,785 --> 00:40:59,123 There's this messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, 591 00:40:59,123 --> 00:41:00,291 who leads us. 592 00:41:01,375 --> 00:41:05,963 He reminds me of our father and believes in self-reliance, 593 00:41:05,963 --> 00:41:08,966 and self-esteem that empowers Black people. 594 00:41:11,302 --> 00:41:12,636 And you believe him? 595 00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:15,431 Some of it. 596 00:41:17,099 --> 00:41:22,062 But he has the same power as Daddy, can make you listen, 597 00:41:23,689 --> 00:41:25,149 can make you change. 598 00:41:26,942 --> 00:41:32,698 Maybe he can help you find whatever it was 599 00:41:32,698 --> 00:41:33,782 you're looking for. 600 00:41:36,368 --> 00:41:37,369 I doubt it. 601 00:41:38,245 --> 00:41:40,956 REGINALD: Give it a chance, please. 602 00:41:42,458 --> 00:41:44,418 As-Salaam-Alaikum, Malcolm. 603 00:41:44,418 --> 00:41:46,003 What the hell does that mean? 604 00:41:46,003 --> 00:41:47,338 You'll know in time. 605 00:42:09,777 --> 00:42:11,862 ♪ I've been waiting ♪ 606 00:42:13,531 --> 00:42:17,785 ♪ Waiting for my own messiah ♪ 607 00:42:18,494 --> 00:42:23,374 ♪ I've been waiting for a sign ♪ 608 00:42:26,669 --> 00:42:29,672 ♪ I've been running ♪ 609 00:42:29,672 --> 00:42:34,677 ♪ Running from my own desires ♪ 610 00:42:34,677 --> 00:42:40,307 ♪ Oh, I'm running out of time ♪ 611 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:45,938 ♪ No more standing still before the light ♪ 612 00:42:46,939 --> 00:42:49,775 ♪ Waiting the tide ♪ 613 00:42:49,775 --> 00:42:53,028 ♪ No more standing by ♪ 614 00:42:53,028 --> 00:42:57,491 ♪ I'll run a mile till we collide ♪ 615 00:42:58,826 --> 00:43:02,913 ♪ No more standing still before the light ♪ 616 00:43:02,913 --> 00:43:05,874 ♪ Waiting the tide ♪ 617 00:43:07,042 --> 00:43:10,129 ♪ No more standing still, ♪ 618 00:43:10,129 --> 00:43:14,008 ♪ I'll run a mile till we collide ♪ 619 00:43:15,009 --> 00:43:18,345 ♪ Jericho's falling down ♪ 620 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:26,854 ♪ Jericho's falling down ♪ 621 00:43:31,483 --> 00:43:35,779 ♪ Jericho's falling down ♪ 622 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:43,203 ♪ Jericho's falling down ♪ 623 00:43:45,456 --> 00:43:47,207 ♪ Ooh ♪ 624 00:43:52,713 --> 00:43:54,173 You got me! 625 00:43:58,010 --> 00:44:00,054 ♪ Ooh ♪ 626 00:44:06,602 --> 00:44:08,020 ♪ Ooh ♪ 627 00:44:14,485 --> 00:44:16,862 ♪ Ooh ♪ 628 00:44:33,837 --> 00:44:38,509 "And those who believe and do righteous deeds, 629 00:44:38,509 --> 00:44:41,178 we will surely remove from them their misdeeds, 630 00:44:42,304 --> 00:44:44,014 will surely reward them according to the best of what 631 00:44:44,014 --> 00:44:45,432 they used to do." 632 00:44:53,774 --> 00:44:54,900 Dearest Malcolm, 633 00:44:54,900 --> 00:44:57,444 Brother Reginald has regaled me with stories of 634 00:44:57,444 --> 00:45:01,115 your education while in prison and I want you to know 635 00:45:01,949 --> 00:45:04,201 I admire your thirst for the true knowledge of the 636 00:45:04,201 --> 00:45:05,369 Black man through Islam. 637 00:45:06,286 --> 00:45:09,123 We are Kings, ordained by Allah himself. 638 00:45:09,123 --> 00:45:10,582 We are not prisoners. 639 00:45:10,582 --> 00:45:14,211 The Black prisoner has symbolized White society's 640 00:45:14,211 --> 00:45:17,923 crime of keeping Black men oppressed and ignorant. 641 00:45:17,923 --> 00:45:20,759 To defeat this, we will need courage, 642 00:45:20,759 --> 00:45:22,386 courage you are showing now. 643 00:45:22,386 --> 00:45:26,306 The Nation of Islam teaches our people the true knowledge 644 00:45:26,306 --> 00:45:27,850 of who we are. 645 00:45:27,850 --> 00:45:30,686 It is then and only then, 646 00:45:30,686 --> 00:45:35,107 the Negro in America shall understand themselves and 647 00:45:35,107 --> 00:45:36,692 the world they inhabit. 648 00:45:36,692 --> 00:45:41,655 For it is he who is not aware in the knowledge of self, 649 00:45:41,655 --> 00:45:43,824 that is the true prisoner. 650 00:45:45,617 --> 00:45:46,952 No wonder you need these. 651 00:45:51,331 --> 00:45:52,916 What you readin' all this stuff for anyway? 652 00:45:54,376 --> 00:45:56,003 Prison debate team is going up against some 653 00:45:56,003 --> 00:45:57,546 Ivy League students. 654 00:45:58,547 --> 00:45:59,673 Need to prepare. 655 00:45:59,673 --> 00:46:02,384 You know, you should put some money in us to win. 656 00:46:02,384 --> 00:46:04,344 You couldn't debate my ass. 657 00:46:04,344 --> 00:46:06,221 And debatin' ain't gonna get you out of here. 658 00:46:11,018 --> 00:46:13,645 You ever consider maybe you're the one in prison? 659 00:46:23,197 --> 00:46:25,407 The mere threat of imprisonment is not 660 00:46:25,407 --> 00:46:27,284 a sufficient restraint. 661 00:46:27,284 --> 00:46:32,456 However, the death penalty is a uniquely potent deterrent for 662 00:46:32,456 --> 00:46:34,541 potentially violent offenders. 663 00:46:51,141 --> 00:46:57,064 Our distinguished friends on the other side 664 00:46:59,149 --> 00:47:04,530 surely realize that our team consists of the downtrodden, 665 00:47:04,530 --> 00:47:09,660 comprised of mere grade school and junior high dropouts. 666 00:47:09,660 --> 00:47:13,372 And yet, we have managed to remain undefeated 667 00:47:14,373 --> 00:47:16,542 for six straight years. 668 00:47:16,542 --> 00:47:19,211 Yes, yes. Right. 669 00:47:21,171 --> 00:47:27,344 Now, I raise this to point out that as long 670 00:47:27,344 --> 00:47:29,513 as there is breath, there is hope. 671 00:47:29,513 --> 00:47:30,597 Yes. 672 00:47:30,597 --> 00:47:32,641 Even for the most despised. 673 00:47:32,641 --> 00:47:33,725 Yes. Yeah, that's right. 674 00:47:34,810 --> 00:47:37,855 Deterrence from mandatory death, 675 00:47:37,855 --> 00:47:41,650 when a White person murders a Black one, 676 00:47:42,442 --> 00:47:44,444 has never been explored in this country. 677 00:47:44,444 --> 00:47:45,571 No. 678 00:47:45,571 --> 00:47:49,616 Race disparities in capital punishment are evident 679 00:47:49,616 --> 00:47:54,872 for there have been several Black lives extinguished when 680 00:47:54,872 --> 00:47:57,916 convicted of murdering White people. 681 00:47:57,916 --> 00:47:59,543 Yes. 682 00:48:00,586 --> 00:48:05,424 So the assumption that an immoral system can then 683 00:48:05,424 --> 00:48:09,136 lead the way in instituting justice is preposterous. 684 00:48:09,136 --> 00:48:10,220 Right. 685 00:48:10,220 --> 00:48:12,931 No, sir. No, sir. You out of your mind! 686 00:48:12,931 --> 00:48:14,182 Heck, no. 687 00:48:14,182 --> 00:48:17,978 Instituting a fair and just process would require 688 00:48:17,978 --> 00:48:21,231 almost perfect detective forces, 689 00:48:21,231 --> 00:48:24,234 incorruptible police, and judiciary, 690 00:48:24,234 --> 00:48:28,614 juries unswayed by human emotion and prejudice. 691 00:48:28,614 --> 00:48:30,782 And a stern, un-pardoning. 692 00:48:30,782 --> 00:48:31,992 Yeah. 693 00:48:31,992 --> 00:48:34,620 Policy regardless of race, influence, 694 00:48:34,620 --> 00:48:35,913 or station in life. 695 00:48:35,913 --> 00:48:37,539 Yes, yes, yes. 696 00:48:39,791 --> 00:48:45,797 Now, should these impossible conditions be met, 697 00:48:45,797 --> 00:48:50,469 they would result in such a large number of executions that 698 00:48:50,469 --> 00:48:54,806 the defenders of the death penalty would stand aghast. 699 00:48:54,806 --> 00:48:55,891 Yes. 700 00:48:55,891 --> 00:48:57,017 Sure would. 701 00:48:57,017 --> 00:49:00,812 I imagine even our Princeton guests 702 00:49:04,024 --> 00:49:06,360 would become pale from the experience. 703 00:49:20,874 --> 00:49:22,459 Malcolm! Malcolm! 704 00:49:22,459 --> 00:49:30,425 Malcolm! Malcolm! 705 00:49:32,886 --> 00:49:34,680 I remember being forced to ride the back of a 706 00:49:34,680 --> 00:49:37,391 bus so a White passenger could sit. 707 00:49:41,603 --> 00:49:46,817 Feeling the stares of contempt from men and women 708 00:49:46,817 --> 00:49:49,528 who claimed to be Christians. 709 00:49:51,363 --> 00:49:53,824 But there's no basis in the Constitution or in 710 00:49:53,824 --> 00:49:57,202 the Bible for treating Negroes less human 711 00:49:57,202 --> 00:49:58,537 than anyone else. 712 00:49:59,579 --> 00:50:00,914 Laws that separate and divide us are 713 00:50:00,914 --> 00:50:02,332 not only unjust, 714 00:50:02,332 --> 00:50:05,544 they are immoral and change undoubtedly has to come. 715 00:50:06,461 --> 00:50:07,879 The way I see it though, 716 00:50:07,879 --> 00:50:12,676 the most important component we must all have is patience. 717 00:50:16,680 --> 00:50:17,764 Patience? 718 00:50:24,813 --> 00:50:31,111 Patience is something Negroes in this country do not have. 719 00:50:41,830 --> 00:50:43,081 Dear Holy Apostle, 720 00:50:43,915 --> 00:50:46,835 it took you to teach me that I was in prison long before 721 00:50:46,835 --> 00:50:48,754 the iron gates closed on my life. 722 00:50:49,755 --> 00:50:51,006 When those gates finally open, 723 00:50:51,006 --> 00:50:53,425 my freedom won't come because of my release. 724 00:50:54,217 --> 00:50:56,720 It'll come because of the gift you've given to me. 725 00:50:56,720 --> 00:51:01,767 "A gift I will cherish with my life and 726 00:51:01,767 --> 00:51:04,644 my devotion to you. 727 00:51:05,395 --> 00:51:09,983 There will be no sacrifice too great for me to make 728 00:51:10,817 --> 00:51:12,486 in your service. 729 00:51:12,486 --> 00:51:16,156 Thank you for helping me find my purpose." 730 00:51:21,453 --> 00:51:22,579 Dear Father, 731 00:51:22,579 --> 00:51:25,123 as I considered the science behind the human race, 732 00:51:25,123 --> 00:51:28,335 I began to see how our destructive nature causes us 733 00:51:28,335 --> 00:51:30,962 to justify our impulses. 734 00:51:30,962 --> 00:51:33,924 As I considered the flaws of history and how a man's 735 00:51:33,924 --> 00:51:36,384 disposition can be devastating, 736 00:51:36,384 --> 00:51:39,262 I began to see the deepest corners of fault 737 00:51:39,262 --> 00:51:41,014 and error in our impulses. 738 00:51:41,848 --> 00:51:44,518 "I came close to losing my faith more than once. 739 00:51:45,560 --> 00:51:48,355 Doubting how God could allow so much pain, 740 00:51:48,355 --> 00:51:49,981 destruction, and evil. 741 00:51:51,024 --> 00:51:52,526 But as you've told me many times, 742 00:51:52,526 --> 00:51:55,112 God tests before he rewards, 743 00:51:55,112 --> 00:51:58,115 and faith is never a convenient thing. 744 00:51:59,074 --> 00:52:04,037 So I go out to this world still uncertain and alone, 745 00:52:04,037 --> 00:52:08,208 but willing to give my life for a cause greater than myself. 746 00:52:09,126 --> 00:52:10,252 And like Abraham, 747 00:52:10,252 --> 00:52:13,964 willing to make whatever sacrifice is required 748 00:52:14,840 --> 00:52:16,383 in service to God. 749 00:52:18,552 --> 00:52:19,553 Your son, ML." 750 00:52:42,117 --> 00:52:44,077 ♪ The beat is ready and I ride it ♪ 751 00:52:44,077 --> 00:52:46,371 ♪ When I come around, they excited ♪ 752 00:52:46,371 --> 00:52:48,748 ♪ They all want a key to the garden, ♪ 753 00:52:48,748 --> 00:52:50,959 ♪ So I put it up and I light it, light it ♪ 754 00:52:51,835 --> 00:52:53,336 ♪ Tell me how you like it ♪ 755 00:52:53,336 --> 00:52:55,505 ♪ Get me on the wheel, I'ma drive it ♪ 756 00:52:55,505 --> 00:52:57,924 ♪ But they wanna raise up the mileage ♪ 757 00:52:59,801 --> 00:53:03,305 ♪ Well, I don't like to turn my back and so I work ♪ 758 00:53:03,305 --> 00:53:04,514 ♪ And give back ♪ 759 00:53:04,514 --> 00:53:07,017 ♪ Me I just try to dey my lane ♪ 760 00:53:07,017 --> 00:53:09,019 ♪ I got the gang behind now ♪ 761 00:53:09,019 --> 00:53:11,563 ♪ Listen when they call, they call my name ♪ 762 00:53:11,563 --> 00:53:13,523 ♪ I found the voice within me ♪ 763 00:53:13,523 --> 00:53:16,484 ♪ No man can curse what God has made ♪ 764 00:53:19,029 --> 00:53:20,655 ♪ So I can beat your pain ♪ 765 00:53:20,655 --> 00:53:25,035 ♪ When the dark is closing in, see they want to love me now ♪ 766 00:53:25,035 --> 00:53:27,287 ♪ When they tried to take me down ♪ 767 00:53:27,287 --> 00:53:29,164 ♪ We'll be flying off the ground ♪ 768 00:53:29,164 --> 00:53:30,916 As-Salaam-Alaikum. 769 00:53:31,750 --> 00:53:33,084 Wa-Alaikum-Salaam. 770 00:53:37,505 --> 00:53:40,008 ♪ This is the mind, this is the light ♪ 771 00:53:40,008 --> 00:53:42,469 ♪ This is the time, this is the way ♪ 772 00:53:42,469 --> 00:53:44,679 ♪ I see the dream coming before me ♪ 773 00:53:44,679 --> 00:53:46,514 ♪ I've been the one, don't have to say it ♪ 774 00:53:46,514 --> 00:53:49,017 ♪ This is the vibe, don't need to fake it ♪ 775 00:53:49,017 --> 00:53:51,519 ♪ Seeing the world, living beyond it ♪ 776 00:53:51,519 --> 00:53:53,855 ♪ This is the key, so I can save you ♪ 777 00:53:55,148 --> 00:53:59,778 ♪ Well, I don't like to turn my back so I work and give back ♪ 778 00:53:59,778 --> 00:54:02,489 ♪ Me I just try to dey my lane ♪ 779 00:54:02,489 --> 00:54:03,865 ♪ Got the gang behind now ♪ 780 00:54:03,865 --> 00:54:06,993 ♪ Listen when they call, they call my name ♪ 781 00:54:06,993 --> 00:54:08,828 ♪ I found the voice within me ♪ 782 00:54:08,828 --> 00:54:12,207 ♪ No man can curse what God has made ♪ 783 00:54:14,084 --> 00:54:16,169 ♪ So let me beat your pain ♪ 784 00:54:16,169 --> 00:54:20,590 ♪ When the dark is closing in, see they want to love you now ♪ 785 00:54:20,590 --> 00:54:22,801 ♪ When they tried to take you down, ♪ 786 00:54:22,801 --> 00:54:25,136 ♪ We'll be flying off the ground ♪ 787 00:54:25,136 --> 00:54:30,600 ♪ When the world is going out when the earth is falling in ♪ 788 00:54:32,560 --> 00:54:34,813 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 789 00:54:34,813 --> 00:54:39,401 ♪ Their heat is getting cold, their eyes are slowly closing ♪ 790 00:54:39,401 --> 00:54:43,947 ♪ Their chains they cannot hold me under the open sky ♪ 791 00:54:43,947 --> 00:54:49,244 ♪ They're looking for a way, but I will keep you safe ♪ 792 00:54:50,954 --> 00:54:52,747 ♪ Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah ♪ 793 00:54:53,373 --> 00:54:56,584 ♪ Na, na, na. Na, na, na ♪ 794 00:54:57,919 --> 00:54:59,504 ♪ Na, na, na. Na, na, na ♪ 795 00:54:59,504 --> 00:55:00,839 ♪ Na, na, na ♪