Death of a Prophet (1981)

Starring:

• Morgan Freeman 
• Yolanda King
• Mansoor Najee-ullah

Storyline
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978, TV Movie)

Starring:

• Claudia McNeil
• Janet MacLachlan
• Robert Christian
• Larry B. Scott
• Roy Poole
• Rockne Tarkington
• John Cullum
• Morgan Freeman
• Lark Ruffin
• Tony Ross
• Rodney King Adams

Storyline

Set in Mississippi in 1933, the story follows the lives of the Logans, a proud, independent black family. A thirteen-year-old girl is inspired by her family's struggle to keep the land they have owned for three generations.