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Malcolm X (1992)

Directed by Spike Lee · Cinematography by Ernest R. Dickerson

PG-13202 min64 frames

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Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

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Malcolm X (1992) movie still: establishing — A spacious auditorium floor is packed with rows of wooden folding chairs. Several men in suits walk…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — A dark, minimally lit space with three men in formal business attire present. The central man is in profile…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — A group of men in suits sits on a stage in front of burgundy curtains. A large white banner reading 'MUHAMMAD…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: fullbody — A bustling 1940s city intersection features a train station entrance and period vehicles. Two men in…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — A dimly lit, shadowed space with a dark background and a single leather chair. A man wearing a decorative fez…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in a dimly lit room against closed horizontal blinds at night. She holds a black telephone…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — A mahogany-paneled room features a heavy desk cluttered with vintage stationery and metal ornaments. A man…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a person wearing a white hood with cut-out eye holes. The person stares directly…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit environment where two people are dancing in close proximity. The man smiles while the…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: wide — A prison chapel features green walls, rows of wooden chairs, and barred windows. A group of men in light blue…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: fullbody — An arid, rolling sandy landscape extends toward a clear horizon under a blue sky. A man wearing a headscarf…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — An overhead view inside a convertible car with bright red leather upholstery and trim. A man and woman are…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a bed with white pillows and a window behind. A woman holds a man's foot to her…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: closeup — A person stands in front of a bright fire inside a dark structure. The intense orange heat of the flames…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: wide — A dense crowd of people marches down a desolate red dirt road. The protestors carry signs and banners with…Malcolm X (1992) movie still: wide — A vast crowd of people are kneeling in unison within a large outdoor space. The individuals are mostly dressed…
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What is Malcolm X about?

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

Malcolm X is a 1992 American epic biographical drama film about the African-American activist Malcolm X. Directed and co-written by Spike Lee, the film stars Denzel Washington in the title role, alongside Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., and Delroy Lindo. Lee has a supporting role, while Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and future South African president Nelson Mandela make cameo appearances.

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What does the cinematography of Malcolm X look like?

Across 64 sampled frames, Malcolm X builds its coverage from medium shots (48% of the sample), with wide compositions (22%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson keeps 47% of it in soft, low-key light. 47% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Malcolm X?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Malcolm X (1992) are #0f0d0c, #31312f, #f7f8f8, #4a362d, #2b180e, #332419 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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