How well do the films Malcolm X and Selma depict the distinct approaches to African American liberation of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. as described by James Cone in his essay “Demystifying Malcolm and Martin”?
Your comparative analysis should draw from the films themselves of course, but should also consider the articles by Keith Corson and Richard King. Cone asserts that “blacks and other Americans interested in justice should never celebrate Martin without giving equal place to Malcolm” (p. 36).
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Be sure to explain your rationale.
