(July 15, 2017 at 9:02 am)Shell B Wrote:(July 15, 2017 at 6:33 am)Brian37 Wrote: I think Spike Lee's Malcolm X was a great movie. I think back then he got a bad wrap in reality. He certainly was flawed, but in reality was reacting to abuse of blacks which was completely understandable.
Skipping the religious aspect of the movie, I think far too many missed the message at the end of it. He became disillusioned with group think, and finally came to the conclusion we are the same humanity and need to care for each other.
My favorite part of that movie was when he was in prison and at a Christian service, and questioned the priest about race depiction of Jesus. But overall, I thought it was well scripted and edited and well acted.
Probably a great film, but I'm definitely not a fan of the man himself. I like MLK's style much more.
In reality, even back then most people would agree with you. But Malcolm outside is rough exterior was still reacting to the same thing MLK was. And even in real life, towards the end of his life he did soften his tone. I think he was still a great part of that history that pushed society to face the problems of that time.
A lot of atheists don't like Madalyn Murry O'Hair, because she was blunt in much the same fashion. More people are fond of the likes of say Neil Degrasse Tyson(who calls himself agnostic, but clearly rejects god claims and religion). But O'Hairs efforts did contribute regardless.
But for the most part, just like back then, atheists now like then were and are progressive and far more likely to support the civil rights movement, just like we on average support LGBT rights and women's rights today.
I think Malcolm was undervalued. Like Murry is by atheists. I don't think any social movement can be pinned down to one tactic being right in all contexts 100% of the time.
But since we are talking about just the movie Malcolm X is still one of my top 10 favorites of all time.
