Spike lee is the goat director just of this scene...classic :wow:

[Collateral]

One of the greatest scene

When Malcolm X saw these two brothers about to murder him and he was smiling and I wonder why did he smile?

Yoooo you’re right

The brother was looking down the barrel of a shotgun on some ish moments before he was assassinated.

 

[Cladyclad]

Fred

I would rewind the vhs as a 11 year old just to listen to that song

 

[Ziggiy]

One of the greatest scene

When Malcolm X saw these two brothers about to murder him and he was smiling and I wonder why did he smile?

It was a smile of forgiveness.

Even facing death Malcolm had love for his fellow black man...

 

[Mortal1]

break it down right quick brother

So I actually found the assignment and it was an analysis of the cinematography of the scene.

One of the most effective camera shots I have ever seen in a movie was in the film Malcolm X. Near the end of the film as he gives his final speech we follow Malcolm X, his family and the men who are sent to assassinate him as they travel to the event. The song A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke plays as the scene progresses. The shot, in particular, begins as he exits the car and as he begins to walk to the building the camera proceeds to focus on his upper torso exposing his face and the world behind him as he’s walking. The world around him is moving as if he's actually moving but he himself is frozen still progressing forward. This hallmark technique of Spike Lee is used effectively show Malcolm X’s state of mind before he goes to this event. He’s almost in a trance like state as he goes through the motions and is lost in his thoughts, it’s almost as if he knows he’s going to die that day. The shot is interrupted by a woman as she recognizes him as encourages him to keep moving forward with his mission the song ends and he smiles. This shot combined with the music instills a lot of feelings in the viewer. I myself still get emotional knowing this is the last walk he’ll take in his life.

 

[CodeBlaMeVi]

One of the greatest scene

When Malcolm X saw these two brothers about to murder him and he was smiling and I wonder why did he smile?

Either you die hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain. - Harvey Dent (The Dark Knight)

I feel at that moment, at the least he’ll become a martyr.

 

[Clayton Endicott]

I just knew you were talking about this scene too

 

[Mʀ2ᴋDᴇᴇᴢ]

Damn, imma watch this once i’m off from work

 

[Robbie3000]

The song is so beautiful and it was a great scene. I always get emotional When the brother minister gets shot even though I’ve watched the movie dozens of times.

X is a top three movie.

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

I came in here expecting to see Gator dancing in front of his pops and was severely disappointed

 

[UberEatsDriver]

Quick question. Malcom X was killed in Washington Heights. To anybody on this forum from Harlem. Was Washington Heights a black area before it became full blown out Dominican or was the aubudon ballroom just a place Malcom X happen to be at?

 

[UberEatsDriver]

Spike is the GOAT director because he traslates the black experience so raw and honestly i am legit shocked that the powers that be let him last beyond School Daze.

Dude is one of the most talented filmakers to ever breathe. One of the most talented writers also.

Yes he is.

 

[David_TheMan]

Spike Lee has a few movies, he is nowhere close to being considered even in the running for GOAT as a film director.
As for the movie, I hate the messiah shyt, he was murdered and he didn't want to die.
He wasn't tired, he wasn't ready to give it up, he was ready to go.

 

[REdefinition]

fukk it lets turn this into spike lee powerful scenes appreciation

Can't talk Spike without this one
Imagine this came out today.

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

You can just cut the atmosphere build up with a knife. Brilliant execution. I a lso found it interesting when the old lady says Jesus loves you..

 

[whig]

Spike had the dopest intros too. This one is