Series synopsis
Who Killed Malcolm X? is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on September 30, 2019. It ended on November 4, 2019. It was created by Phil Bertelsen, Rachel Dretzin. It stars Malcolm X.
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.
Premise
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Malcolm X as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 30, 2019 | November 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marked Man Activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad begins his own investigation into the perplexing details surrounding the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X. |
September 30, 2019 |
| 2 |
Straight Man in a Crooked Game As Elijah Muhammad's organization rises, tensions between Nation of Islam members and Malcolm X surface. Abdur-Rahman looks for the assassins' names. |
October 7, 2019 |
| 3 |
Black Messiah Fearing a radical revolution, the authorities increase surveillance of Malcolm X amid rifts and retaliation. A boxing champion joins the Nation. |
October 14, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 4, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |