Profiles the Black Muslim leader who encouraged the use of violence in the quest for civil rights for African Americans. During the early 1960s, as a spokesperson for a black religious group known as the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X argued against the nonviolent tactics favored by most civil rights leaders. He proposed instead a revolutionary program to create a separate society for African Americans. Malcolm moderated his views after his religious conversion to a mainstream sect of Islam in 1964. Although Malcolm was assassinated the next year, his call for black self-determination remains alive. -- Provided by publisher.

The cities are burning -- A challenging childhood -- Into the underworld -- Prison epiphany -- Nation of Islam -- The leader of Temple Number Seven -- Husband, father, fighter -- Challenges and threats.