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Who Killed Malcolm X?

Who Killed Malcolm X?

Description: In February 1965, Malcolm X is murdered; three men are arrested, but only one admits to being part of the plot; decades later, one activist pledges to find the real killers, and vows to learn the truth about what officials knew regarding the crime.
Year Released: 2020
First episode air date: February 7, 2020
Produced By: Fusion
Directors: Rachel Dretzin, Phil Bertelsen
Nominations: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary

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