In the opinion of some, his name still stands for violent black activism, his anti-white acid and incendiary speeches are still quoted by advocates of violence. But for most, his name has become the symbol for peaceful means to resolve racial issues. As in the cases of Martin Luther King and Gandhi, Malcolm X will remain in the pantheon of the civil rights movement. And like them, he will be assassinated. On the 21st of February 1965, whilst he delivers a speech in New York to mark the opening of the "National Week of Fraternity," he is shot dead in the presence of his wife and children. This documentary reconstitutes the murder and looks at the serious leads casting light on his assassination. It is also the occasion to discover the key stages of the life of the fighter for the cause of the Black, and later of all oppressed people, irrespective of race and religion. It will reveal some of the important contradictions of this outstanding personality.

Originally released by Film Ideas, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 15, 2019.

Introduction-Malcolm X: Murder In New York (3:18); --Malcolm X's Murder (7:53); -- Malcolm X's Background (6:02); -- Social Activism (4:09); -- Nation of Islam Dissention (4:18); -- New Policy (5:34); -- Increasing State Tension (4:50); -- Attacks on Malcolm X (7:36); -- Behind Malcom X's Murder (5:12); -- Credits: Malcolm X: Murder In New York (1:27); .