Malcolm X Bd, Criterion Collection, Blu-Ray

Spike Lee's daring biography features Denzel Washington in a dynamic performance as the black revolutionary leader. The film follows Malcolm's troubled childhood in Michigan, his days as a thief in Harlem, his time in prison and conversion there to Islam, his family life, and his work as an activist for the African-American community. Angela Bassett, Al Freeman, Jr., Albert Hall, and Lee co-star. 3 1/3 hrs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary by Lee, others; interviews; featurette; "making of" documentary; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer; essay. Two-disc set.