An earnest, epic drama chronicles a controversial activist's journey from incarceration to a legacy of pride.
A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Starz and YouTube (free).
For a PG-13, this one goes further: frequent strong language. Beyond that, some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the language.
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A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
No. Brace yourself.
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