1 00:00:04,538 --> 00:00:05,840 BETTY X: Previously on Genius. 2 00:00:05,873 --> 00:00:07,008 ABERNATHY: It appears Brother Malcolm 3 00:00:07,041 --> 00:00:08,341 achieved his goal. 4 00:00:08,375 --> 00:00:09,743 MALCOLM: You should have fought not to 5 00:00:09,776 --> 00:00:10,744 derail our message. 6 00:00:10,777 --> 00:00:13,613 JUANITA: You and Martin just look so perfect. 7 00:00:13,981 --> 00:00:16,416 THURMOND: Somebody ought to muzzle that uppity... 8 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:17,350 BETTY X: Hello? 9 00:00:17,384 --> 00:00:20,353 THURMOND: Reverend Martin Luther King. 10 00:00:20,654 --> 00:00:22,890 CORETTA: They want us scared. KING JR.: I am scared. 11 00:00:22,924 --> 00:00:24,091 KING SR.: And it's gonna get worse... 12 00:00:24,125 --> 00:00:25,759 REPORTER (over radio): President Kennedy died 13 00:00:25,792 --> 00:00:26,894 at 1:00 PM. 14 00:00:26,928 --> 00:00:27,995 KING SR.: Before it gets better. 15 00:00:28,029 --> 00:00:29,763 BETTY X: We are a team and there should be nothing 16 00:00:29,796 --> 00:00:31,598 that we hold back from each other. 17 00:00:31,631 --> 00:00:33,667 MALCOLM X: You can't mean that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad 18 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:35,535 is responsible for this. 19 00:00:35,569 --> 00:00:37,370 BETTY X: Make Elijah recognize his daughter and 20 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:38,538 his other children. 21 00:00:38,572 --> 00:00:41,741 MALCOLM X: I allowed myself to trust you as my father. 22 00:00:42,143 --> 00:00:44,846 MUHAMMAD: You are suspended from the Nation. 23 00:00:54,856 --> 00:01:01,095 ♪ 24 00:01:11,504 --> 00:01:13,640 (door opens) 25 00:01:14,708 --> 00:01:16,610 DR. TURNER: Brother Malcolm, 26 00:01:16,643 --> 00:01:19,479 I'd be remiss if I didn't admit it's a pleasure to meet you. 27 00:01:19,679 --> 00:01:21,182 MALCOLM X: You as well, Doctor. 28 00:01:21,215 --> 00:01:22,917 And thank you for your care. 29 00:01:24,517 --> 00:01:25,820 So what's the prognosis? 30 00:01:27,054 --> 00:01:28,990 DR. TURNER: That we will discuss. 31 00:01:29,223 --> 00:01:31,558 MALCOLM X: So is it a brain tumor or my Ramadan 32 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:32,759 caffeine withdrawals? 33 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:35,495 DR. TURNER: It doesn't appear to be a tumor 34 00:01:35,528 --> 00:01:36,763 but it's more serious than 35 00:01:36,796 --> 00:01:38,398 caffeine withdrawals. 36 00:01:39,967 --> 00:01:42,769 You're under a great deal of emotional strain. 37 00:01:42,803 --> 00:01:44,704 How long has it been since your last episode? 38 00:01:47,574 --> 00:01:50,044 MALCOLM X: Three weeks. Maybe four. 39 00:01:52,980 --> 00:01:55,816 Honestly, I couldn't tell you, Doctor. 40 00:01:55,850 --> 00:01:59,053 I'm constantly bombarded by 1,000 images of my life, 41 00:01:59,987 --> 00:02:01,856 my parents, my family. 42 00:02:01,889 --> 00:02:05,425 The worst part is I can't tell if they're memories or warnings. 43 00:02:07,228 --> 00:02:08,762 DR. TURNER: Well, that sounds like something I'm not 44 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:10,831 equipped to analyze. 45 00:02:11,198 --> 00:02:13,633 I appreciate your honesty, Malcolm. 46 00:02:13,834 --> 00:02:14,936 MALCOLM X: Yeah. 47 00:02:14,969 --> 00:02:16,770 Well, it's something that my wife is encouraging me 48 00:02:16,804 --> 00:02:18,705 to be transparent about. 49 00:02:19,539 --> 00:02:22,076 Some days are easier than others. 50 00:02:23,878 --> 00:02:26,080 DR. TURNER: I wanna send your scans to our specialist 51 00:02:26,113 --> 00:02:28,515 for a more accurate analysis. 52 00:02:28,548 --> 00:02:29,616 But, in the meantime, 53 00:02:29,649 --> 00:02:34,454 I strongly suggest you keep your stress levels low. 54 00:02:43,797 --> 00:02:48,501 ♪ 55 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:49,870 MEMBER: How you doing, brother? MEMBER 2: I'm good, brother. 56 00:02:49,904 --> 00:02:50,871 How are you? 57 00:02:50,905 --> 00:02:53,640 MEMBER: Not well. MEMBER 2: What's going on? 58 00:02:54,241 --> 00:02:56,277 MEMBER: Just not liking what I'm hearing. 59 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:57,777 MEMBER 2: Yeah. Me either. 60 00:02:57,812 --> 00:02:59,280 MEMBER: I hear a lot of talk. 61 00:02:59,313 --> 00:03:01,983 Talk about chickens came home to roost. 62 00:03:02,016 --> 00:03:04,651 Brother Malcolm getting a little bit ahead of himself. 63 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:06,653 MEMBER 2: Yes, sir. 64 00:03:06,686 --> 00:03:08,521 MEMBER: Plotting on the Honorable One's throne. 65 00:03:08,555 --> 00:03:10,191 MEMBER 2: Hey, you know, jealousy is a sin. 66 00:03:10,224 --> 00:03:12,126 Allah will bring him to justice. 67 00:03:12,159 --> 00:03:13,961 MEMBER: I believe he has. 68 00:03:13,995 --> 00:03:15,695 You know, the Minister is suffering from the same crazy 69 00:03:15,729 --> 00:03:17,530 his mother had. 70 00:03:19,834 --> 00:03:21,701 MEMBER 2: You know, treason runs in the family too. 71 00:03:21,735 --> 00:03:23,670 Just ask Ella Mae and Reginald. 72 00:03:29,944 --> 00:03:35,182 BETTY X: You should be ashamed of yourselves. 73 00:03:45,759 --> 00:03:51,631 ♪ 74 00:03:55,169 --> 00:03:57,637 CLYDE X: Sister? 75 00:04:13,054 --> 00:04:19,326 ♪ 76 00:04:29,970 --> 00:04:35,642 ♪ 77 00:04:45,386 --> 00:04:48,222 ♪ 78 00:04:48,255 --> 00:04:49,323 KING JR.: Hello? 79 00:04:49,356 --> 00:04:51,125 (door opens) 80 00:04:57,131 --> 00:05:03,237 (phone ringing) 81 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:06,874 Hello? 82 00:05:06,907 --> 00:05:10,811 CORETTA (over phone): Hello? Martin? Martin? 83 00:05:11,212 --> 00:05:12,645 KING JR.: Yes, Corrie. It's me. 84 00:05:12,679 --> 00:05:13,948 CORETTA: You're still there? 85 00:05:13,981 --> 00:05:15,850 You said you would be home hours ago. 86 00:05:15,883 --> 00:05:16,817 KING JR.: Yeah. 87 00:05:16,851 --> 00:05:18,419 I'm just preparing for our upcoming meeting 88 00:05:18,452 --> 00:05:19,954 with President Johnson. 89 00:05:19,987 --> 00:05:21,055 CORETTA: Okay. Listen, Martin. 90 00:05:21,088 --> 00:05:23,958 I know this means so much to you but you have been 91 00:05:23,991 --> 00:05:25,126 living out of that office... 92 00:05:25,159 --> 00:05:26,994 CORETTA (over phone): For the past few weeks. 93 00:05:27,027 --> 00:05:32,632 KING JR.: Yeah. Look, Corrie, I'm sorry. 94 00:05:33,300 --> 00:05:35,002 I'll be home as soon as possible. 95 00:05:35,035 --> 00:05:37,371 KING JR. (over phone): I promise. 96 00:05:37,404 --> 00:05:41,142 (phone line clicking) 97 00:05:43,110 --> 00:05:44,744 Did you hear that? 98 00:05:44,777 --> 00:05:47,381 CORETTA: Yes. The phone's acting up again. 99 00:05:47,780 --> 00:05:48,916 The phone company is supposed to send 100 00:05:48,949 --> 00:05:50,783 someone over this week. 101 00:05:50,818 --> 00:05:52,953 CORETTA (over phone): At any rate, I'll be gone all day. 102 00:05:53,154 --> 00:05:55,422 CORETTA: And that means you will have to get Yoki and 103 00:05:55,456 --> 00:05:58,359 Martin III ready for school, all right? 104 00:05:58,392 --> 00:05:59,659 KING JR.: I will. 105 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:01,328 KING JR. (over phone): Yeah, I'll see you and the kids later 106 00:06:01,362 --> 00:06:03,831 CORETTA: Okay. See you soon. Bye. 107 00:06:03,864 --> 00:06:06,167 KING JR. (over phone): All right. Bye. 108 00:06:16,010 --> 00:06:20,314 ♪ Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 109 00:06:21,148 --> 00:06:24,985 ♪ Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 110 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:28,755 ♪ Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 111 00:06:29,156 --> 00:06:31,025 ♪ Goin' out of my head ♪ 112 00:06:31,058 --> 00:06:32,092 KING JR. (over speaker): I will 113 00:06:32,126 --> 00:06:33,861 Send the ladies my best, all right? 114 00:06:34,061 --> 00:06:36,063 ♪ Over you. Out of my head. ♪ 115 00:06:36,096 --> 00:06:38,032 ♪ Over you. ♪ 116 00:06:38,399 --> 00:06:41,268 ♪ Out of my head day and night, ♪ 117 00:06:42,002 --> 00:06:45,772 ♪ Night and day and night, wrong or right ♪ 118 00:06:46,307 --> 00:06:47,441 KING JR. (over speaker): Hello? 119 00:06:47,474 --> 00:06:51,378 CORETTA (over speaker): Hello? Martin? Martin? 120 00:06:51,979 --> 00:06:53,480 KING JR. (over speaker): Yes, Corrie. It's me. 121 00:06:57,484 --> 00:06:59,752 SISTER GRACE: How are you holding up? 122 00:06:59,786 --> 00:07:02,423 BETTY X: I'm managing. 123 00:07:03,357 --> 00:07:05,359 SISTER GRACE: And Minister Malcolm? 124 00:07:06,860 --> 00:07:08,495 BETTY X: As good as one can be after having the hammer 125 00:07:08,529 --> 00:07:10,730 brought down on him. 126 00:07:11,498 --> 00:07:13,400 SISTER GRACE: I'd be flogged if anyone heard me say this 127 00:07:13,434 --> 00:07:17,271 but it doesn't seem right the way his punishment was handled. 128 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:23,877 BETTY X: It's been tough to comprehend but Allah will 129 00:07:23,911 --> 00:07:25,279 light the way for us. 130 00:07:25,512 --> 00:07:27,047 SISTER GRACE: Insh'allah. 131 00:07:27,081 --> 00:07:29,216 I'm here for you. 132 00:07:31,352 --> 00:07:33,087 BETTY X: Appreciate it, Grace. 133 00:07:34,555 --> 00:07:36,957 Sadly, I have to get going. 134 00:07:36,991 --> 00:07:39,026 The post office is about to close. 135 00:07:39,059 --> 00:07:40,928 SISTER GRACE: I can take whatever you have over. 136 00:07:40,961 --> 00:07:42,529 BETTY X: No. No. It's fine. It's fine. 137 00:07:42,563 --> 00:07:44,565 I don't wanna put more on your plate. 138 00:07:44,598 --> 00:07:47,501 SISTER GRACE: Seriously, Betty. Let me take some off of yours. 139 00:07:47,534 --> 00:07:49,837 The last thing you need to do is spread yourself thin 140 00:07:49,870 --> 00:07:51,505 especially while expecting. 141 00:07:54,975 --> 00:07:55,943 Oh, come on. 142 00:07:55,976 --> 00:07:59,179 Anyone with eyes can see those nostrils widening. 143 00:07:59,580 --> 00:08:03,150 (laughter) 144 00:08:03,183 --> 00:08:06,053 I'll have Brother Clyde give me a ride over there. 145 00:08:06,086 --> 00:08:08,055 BETTY X: Brother Clyde? 146 00:08:08,088 --> 00:08:10,257 I was not expecting him to be in the running this long. 147 00:08:11,358 --> 00:08:13,060 SISTER GRACE: He's got a good lead, 148 00:08:13,093 --> 00:08:14,461 but with his schedule, 149 00:08:14,495 --> 00:08:17,431 it's hard to tell if he'll keep it. 150 00:08:17,464 --> 00:08:20,267 BETTY X: I need full discretion with this. 151 00:08:20,567 --> 00:08:24,438 Please. I don't want anyone meddling. 152 00:08:24,471 --> 00:08:28,008 If there's a chance to right the wrongs, it's in there. 153 00:08:30,444 --> 00:08:32,880 SISTER GRACE: You have my word, Sister. 154 00:08:37,551 --> 00:08:40,521 MUHAMMAD: "I look to you, Most Honorable One, 155 00:08:40,554 --> 00:08:42,456 as you continue to heal, 156 00:08:42,489 --> 00:08:45,225 to forgive Malcolm and allow him to step back 157 00:08:45,259 --> 00:08:47,061 into our Harlem temple. 158 00:08:47,094 --> 00:08:50,264 Which has felt so isolated and without purpose." 159 00:08:51,298 --> 00:08:53,467 Sister Betty's words have certainly not fallen 160 00:08:53,500 --> 00:08:55,903 on deaf ears. 161 00:08:56,670 --> 00:08:59,506 It brings me no comfort to see her in pain. 162 00:08:59,540 --> 00:09:02,543 CLYDE X: Make no mistake, this is not your doing. 163 00:09:02,576 --> 00:09:04,311 It is Brother Malcolm's ambitions that got him and 164 00:09:04,345 --> 00:09:05,579 his family to this point. 165 00:09:05,612 --> 00:09:09,316 MUHAMMAD: I just didn't think he would stray so far from us. 166 00:09:09,350 --> 00:09:11,385 CLYDE X: When one seeks desire beyond Allah's grace, 167 00:09:11,418 --> 00:09:12,920 he'll go as far as he believes, 168 00:09:12,953 --> 00:09:14,355 even if it means poisoning others. 169 00:09:14,388 --> 00:09:15,622 MUHAMMAD: And you know this for certain? 170 00:09:15,656 --> 00:09:18,092 CLYDE X: Allah bears witness. 171 00:09:18,125 --> 00:09:20,894 Malcolm has claimed your throne as his own. 172 00:09:20,928 --> 00:09:23,197 Moved without your permission. 173 00:09:23,230 --> 00:09:24,398 It's only a matter of time before he goes 174 00:09:24,431 --> 00:09:26,133 after your followers. 175 00:09:26,166 --> 00:09:27,067 MUHAMMAD: I must admit, 176 00:09:27,101 --> 00:09:30,604 I felt these things but hope they would pass 177 00:09:30,637 --> 00:09:33,574 during his suspension. 178 00:09:37,111 --> 00:09:39,880 CLYDE X: In my humble observation, 179 00:09:41,348 --> 00:09:44,051 this will only make him resent you even more. 180 00:09:45,052 --> 00:09:48,322 He wants power, not forgiveness. 181 00:09:49,390 --> 00:09:52,292 MUHAMMAD: The truth you speak, I cannot ignore. 182 00:09:52,493 --> 00:09:56,296 Brother Clyde, how would you handle deviation? 183 00:10:09,977 --> 00:10:11,645 BETTY X: You wanna eat? 184 00:10:11,678 --> 00:10:13,714 SHABAZZ: Okay. BETTY X: Yeah. 185 00:10:13,747 --> 00:10:14,715 SHABAZZ: I wanna eat this. 186 00:10:14,748 --> 00:10:17,651 BETTY X: Don't eat too much now. MALCOLM X: Hmm. 187 00:10:19,386 --> 00:10:22,055 Now that better not be the last of the strawberry. 188 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:23,724 BETTY X: I know you're not breaking your fast with 189 00:10:23,757 --> 00:10:25,225 no ice cream. 190 00:10:25,259 --> 00:10:28,395 MALCOLM X: You don't know that. 191 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:31,365 BETTY X: Okay, girls. It's time for bed. 192 00:10:32,566 --> 00:10:34,968 Attallah, help me with your sisters. 193 00:10:35,235 --> 00:10:36,303 MALCOLM X: Okay. All right. 194 00:10:36,336 --> 00:10:37,638 You have a good sleep, okay? 195 00:10:37,671 --> 00:10:40,140 ATTALLAH: Okay. MALCOLM X: Okay. 196 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:10,037 (phone ringing) 197 00:11:12,306 --> 00:11:19,046 (phone ringing) 198 00:11:28,155 --> 00:11:30,591 (phone ringing) 199 00:11:36,330 --> 00:11:37,564 Hello? 200 00:11:37,598 --> 00:11:40,267 (dial tone) 201 00:11:47,274 --> 00:11:49,743 BETTY X: Is that another hang-up call? 202 00:11:56,650 --> 00:11:59,253 Maybe we should disconnect the phone. 203 00:11:59,453 --> 00:12:02,422 MALCOLM X: Then how will all our friends be able to reach us? 204 00:12:10,464 --> 00:12:11,465 BETTY X: Here. 205 00:12:11,498 --> 00:12:13,433 MALCOLM X: Thank you. 206 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:22,409 BETTY X: Is everything okay? 207 00:12:22,442 --> 00:12:23,811 MALCOLM X: Yeah. 208 00:12:23,845 --> 00:12:25,579 Just this fast is taking more of a toll on me than I 209 00:12:25,612 --> 00:12:27,748 anticipated but I'm fine. 210 00:12:27,781 --> 00:12:31,118 BETTY X: How was, how was your visit with Dr. Turner? 211 00:12:36,156 --> 00:12:37,691 MALCOLM X: It was good. 212 00:12:37,724 --> 00:12:42,195 Just awaiting the results from the scans but nothing alarming. 213 00:12:47,301 --> 00:12:49,369 And how are you? 214 00:12:49,403 --> 00:12:52,406 How are things at the Temple? 215 00:12:53,707 --> 00:12:56,643 BETTY X: It's fine. MALCOLM X: Okay. 216 00:12:57,244 --> 00:13:03,283 (phone ringing) 217 00:13:06,787 --> 00:13:10,657 (phone ringing) 218 00:13:11,592 --> 00:13:16,864 BETTY X: Hello? Oh, good evening, Brother. 219 00:13:19,733 --> 00:13:22,369 Uh... 220 00:13:30,210 --> 00:13:32,646 MALCOLM X: Who is this? 221 00:13:34,581 --> 00:13:36,216 Salam, Brother Grant. 222 00:13:36,249 --> 00:13:38,886 GRANT X: There's something I need to tell you. 223 00:13:38,920 --> 00:13:40,822 MALCOLM X: What is it? 224 00:13:42,589 --> 00:13:45,225 GRANT X: They talkin' 'bout killing you. 225 00:13:48,562 --> 00:13:50,865 MALCOLM X: Are you serious? 226 00:13:52,299 --> 00:13:54,601 GRANT X: Yes, Minister. 227 00:13:58,906 --> 00:14:02,844 MALCOLM X: Who specifically told you that? 228 00:14:04,912 --> 00:14:08,749 GRANT X: Everyone. The topic of conversation. 229 00:14:13,387 --> 00:14:17,290 But it's feeling like more than a conversation. 230 00:14:18,392 --> 00:14:20,627 ABERNATHY: Look, either we've been summoned here so 231 00:14:20,661 --> 00:14:22,729 he can pressure us to accept watered-down 232 00:14:22,763 --> 00:14:24,899 amendments to Kennedy's civil rights bill. 233 00:14:24,932 --> 00:14:26,299 KING JR.: If the bill still exists. 234 00:14:26,333 --> 00:14:27,367 ABERNATHY: Whatever it is, 235 00:14:27,401 --> 00:14:29,269 we need to hear him out because, like it or not, 236 00:14:29,302 --> 00:14:31,271 whoever occupies that office holds the fate of our 237 00:14:31,304 --> 00:14:33,373 fight against segregation in their hands. 238 00:14:33,774 --> 00:14:36,610 JOHNSON: I'm the goddamn Commander and Chief but 239 00:14:36,643 --> 00:14:40,247 Lady Bird tells me she will put my ass on the couch if 240 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:43,183 I do not get you to sign this before you all go. 241 00:14:45,318 --> 00:14:47,320 KING JR.: Well, it'd be my pleasure, Mr. President. 242 00:14:47,521 --> 00:14:49,356 JOHNSON: Outstanding. Welcome to the White House. 243 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:50,524 Won't you please join me? 244 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:52,392 KING JR.: All right. 245 00:14:52,426 --> 00:14:54,962 JOHNSON: Please. Please. Have a seat. 246 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:57,999 This nasty business down in St. Augustine, 247 00:14:58,032 --> 00:15:01,668 the Klan walking the streets attacking Negros who were, 248 00:15:01,702 --> 00:15:05,472 who were protesting segregation is awful, is downright awful. 249 00:15:06,273 --> 00:15:10,377 But, Dr. King, you and SCLC, 250 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:13,413 well, you're pressuring these, 251 00:15:13,447 --> 00:15:17,584 these local sons of bitches and create a, a, 252 00:15:17,617 --> 00:15:21,455 a biracial committee, well, now, that's just outstanding. 253 00:15:22,990 --> 00:15:24,758 ABERNATHY: We appreciate that, Mr. President, 254 00:15:24,791 --> 00:15:26,861 but real change won't occur unless federal 255 00:15:26,894 --> 00:15:29,262 intervention is made. 256 00:15:29,296 --> 00:15:33,533 KING JR.: Like the civil rights bill proposed by the President, 257 00:15:34,301 --> 00:15:37,370 former President Kennedy. 258 00:15:39,874 --> 00:15:42,375 Of the great tributes we can pay his memory, 259 00:15:42,409 --> 00:15:45,679 trying to enact some of the progressive policies he hoped 260 00:15:45,712 --> 00:15:48,749 to initiate would be a needed first step. 261 00:15:49,917 --> 00:15:51,986 JOHNSON: I agree with you, Dr. King. 262 00:15:52,019 --> 00:15:56,323 And that is why I'm gonna pass this bill without a word, 263 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:58,893 not a comma being changed. 264 00:15:59,093 --> 00:16:03,998 And I am going to do so just as soon as possible. 265 00:16:07,869 --> 00:16:09,436 KING JR.: From my experience, 266 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,404 "as soon as possible" is often used as a 267 00:16:11,438 --> 00:16:15,810 scapegoat terminology to satisfy Negro expectations 268 00:16:15,843 --> 00:16:18,712 while subduing those of your Washington peers. 269 00:16:20,580 --> 00:16:22,415 As soon as we leave this office, 270 00:16:22,449 --> 00:16:24,751 Strom Thurmond and his fellow Dixicrats will rally 271 00:16:24,785 --> 00:16:28,321 to kill this bill like so many others before it. 272 00:16:28,355 --> 00:16:31,591 As soon as possible isn't good enough. 273 00:16:35,863 --> 00:16:39,366 This bill needs to be executed immediately or our values and 274 00:16:39,399 --> 00:16:41,468 our vision may need to be redirected 275 00:16:41,501 --> 00:16:44,604 come re-election time. 276 00:16:45,873 --> 00:16:48,943 JOHNSON: Well, I... 277 00:16:50,111 --> 00:16:54,447 I admire that Texas-sized set on you, Dr. King. 278 00:16:55,850 --> 00:16:57,617 For a non-violent man, 279 00:16:57,651 --> 00:17:00,587 you damn sure are not afraid of a good fight. 280 00:17:00,620 --> 00:17:05,059 Passing civil rights in this political environment 281 00:17:05,092 --> 00:17:07,527 is going to be a war. 282 00:17:09,964 --> 00:17:13,767 KING JR.: When we reach a crossroads of moral ambiguity, 283 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:16,037 we must be a little daring, 284 00:17:16,503 --> 00:17:19,874 a little bolder in our actions. 285 00:17:20,074 --> 00:17:22,910 President Kennedy's legacy is a shining example of that. 286 00:17:22,944 --> 00:17:26,446 Wouldn't you agree, Mr. President? 287 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:33,054 ABERNATHY: "Our value and our voices may be moved 288 00:17:33,087 --> 00:17:34,788 in another direction." 289 00:17:34,822 --> 00:17:37,657 Martin, you just strong-armed the President 290 00:17:37,691 --> 00:17:38,658 in the Oval Office. 291 00:17:38,692 --> 00:17:41,896 KING JR.: Yeah. I bet he didn't see that coming. 292 00:17:41,929 --> 00:17:44,598 ABERNATHY: He wouldn't be the only one. 293 00:17:44,631 --> 00:17:46,968 KING JR.: What do you mean? 294 00:17:47,001 --> 00:17:49,070 ABERNATHY: We're on the same team. 295 00:17:49,103 --> 00:17:51,705 Just let me know how far we wanna go. 296 00:17:51,738 --> 00:17:54,741 Pulling our support for LBJ would be a big move. 297 00:17:54,774 --> 00:17:57,912 KING JR.: Listen, we can't let complacency hold us back. 298 00:17:57,945 --> 00:17:59,613 Not anymore. 299 00:17:59,646 --> 00:18:02,582 ABERNATHY: I agree, but we also can't let aggression 300 00:18:02,616 --> 00:18:04,986 push us forward past the point of no return. 301 00:18:05,019 --> 00:18:08,089 Don't want them calling you Martin X, do you? 302 00:18:15,528 --> 00:18:17,764 KING JR.: Did we hire a new custodial service back 303 00:18:17,797 --> 00:18:19,934 at the office? 304 00:18:20,234 --> 00:18:22,736 ABERNATHY: No. Why? 305 00:18:28,075 --> 00:18:29,076 KING JR.: Nothing. 306 00:18:29,110 --> 00:18:32,712 I just thought I saw something the other night. 307 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:48,795 THURMOND: They're moving too freely around this city. 308 00:18:48,829 --> 00:18:50,563 I don't like it. 309 00:18:50,597 --> 00:18:51,765 HOOVER: They? 310 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:54,501 THURMOND: King and his SCLC flunkies parading around our 311 00:18:54,534 --> 00:18:56,770 White House as if they run the place. 312 00:18:56,971 --> 00:18:59,140 My warnings have already gone unheeded since before 313 00:18:59,173 --> 00:19:01,474 the Southern Manifesto was even drafted. 314 00:19:01,508 --> 00:19:03,911 I have been shouting it from the hills. 315 00:19:03,945 --> 00:19:07,014 We need to keep these Negroes and communists out 316 00:19:07,048 --> 00:19:09,582 of our legislative processes. 317 00:19:09,616 --> 00:19:12,752 We're gonna have big problems if Johnson uses sympathies over 318 00:19:12,786 --> 00:19:15,755 Kennedy's death to get this civil rights bill passed. 319 00:19:17,124 --> 00:19:19,193 I'm talking a national meltdown. 320 00:19:19,226 --> 00:19:21,929 Now, what do you plan to do about it? 321 00:19:23,596 --> 00:19:25,866 HOOVER: Exactly what I've been doing. 322 00:19:27,802 --> 00:19:29,103 THURMOND: Well, it don't look like you're doing much 323 00:19:29,136 --> 00:19:31,705 of anything to me. 324 00:19:32,106 --> 00:19:35,709 HOOVER: My eyes and ears are everywhere, Senator. 325 00:19:35,910 --> 00:19:37,044 Places you wouldn't even imagine. 326 00:19:37,078 --> 00:19:39,512 THURMOND: See, I'm beginning to question the legitimacy 327 00:19:39,546 --> 00:19:40,613 of that statement. 328 00:19:40,647 --> 00:19:42,883 As I recall, it was me who identified the communist 329 00:19:42,917 --> 00:19:46,253 affiliations of that pervert, Bayard Rustin. 330 00:19:46,287 --> 00:19:48,089 Not you. 331 00:19:48,122 --> 00:19:51,292 HOOVER: I know everything about Rustin. 332 00:19:51,325 --> 00:19:54,561 I know everything about all of them. 333 00:19:55,096 --> 00:19:56,998 THURMOND: At least, I did something. 334 00:19:57,031 --> 00:19:58,833 I'm not gonna stand idly by. 335 00:19:58,866 --> 00:20:02,203 HOOVER: Like your little filibuster in '57, hmm? 336 00:20:02,602 --> 00:20:04,637 24-hours of talking and urinating who knows where 337 00:20:04,671 --> 00:20:06,841 and the bill passed anyway. 338 00:20:06,874 --> 00:20:10,777 Senator, when I tell you it's being handled, 339 00:20:10,811 --> 00:20:14,614 trust my word and leave me to it. 340 00:20:37,004 --> 00:20:43,610 ♪ 341 00:20:49,682 --> 00:20:52,286 MAN: 3:00 PM. Package received. 342 00:20:55,289 --> 00:20:58,159 KING JR.: I think I'm losing it. 343 00:20:58,392 --> 00:20:59,960 CORETTA (over phone): What do you mean? 344 00:21:01,862 --> 00:21:05,665 KING JR.: Either I'm seeing ghosts or I'm paranoid. 345 00:21:06,300 --> 00:21:07,468 Either way, 346 00:21:07,501 --> 00:21:10,871 I can't shake the feeling that someone's watching me... 347 00:21:10,905 --> 00:21:13,274 KING JR. (over phone): Hovering over my every move. 348 00:21:14,075 --> 00:21:16,010 CORETTA: I received a package today. 349 00:21:16,377 --> 00:21:18,578 CORETTA (over phone): There was a letter inside. 350 00:21:18,946 --> 00:21:20,214 KING JR.: From who? 351 00:21:21,215 --> 00:21:23,117 CORETTA: There's no return address. 352 00:21:24,784 --> 00:21:27,321 KING JR.: Well, what did it say? 353 00:21:31,392 --> 00:21:33,626 Coretta, what did it say? 354 00:21:44,737 --> 00:21:45,873 CORETTA: "King... 355 00:21:47,141 --> 00:21:48,409 CORETTA (over phone): In view of your low grade, 356 00:21:48,442 --> 00:21:50,743 abnormal personal behavior, 357 00:21:50,777 --> 00:21:53,013 I will not dignify your name with either a 358 00:21:53,047 --> 00:21:55,648 Mister or a Reverend or a Doctor. 359 00:21:56,350 --> 00:22:00,054 You know you are a complete fraud and a great liability 360 00:22:00,087 --> 00:22:02,389 to all of us Negroes. 361 00:22:02,423 --> 00:22:05,059 Like all frauds, your end is approaching. 362 00:22:05,692 --> 00:22:10,663 CORETTA: You will find yourself and all your dirt, filth, evil, 363 00:22:10,965 --> 00:22:14,835 and moronic talk exposed on the record for all time. 364 00:22:15,702 --> 00:22:18,072 CORETTA (over phone): You are on the record." 365 00:22:22,476 --> 00:22:24,879 KING JR.: Was there anything else in the package? 366 00:22:26,380 --> 00:22:28,382 CORETTA: Nothing we can't talk about later. 367 00:22:34,955 --> 00:22:36,756 KING JR.: Well, I can't wait to see you. 368 00:22:38,791 --> 00:22:39,759 KING JR.: (over phone): And I love... 369 00:22:39,792 --> 00:22:41,661 (receiver slams) 370 00:22:55,509 --> 00:22:59,746 CLYDE X: Sister Betty. BETTY X: Brother Clyde? 371 00:23:01,315 --> 00:23:03,350 CLYDE X: Please, sit with me. 372 00:23:10,391 --> 00:23:13,160 You look a lot better than the last time I saw you. 373 00:23:13,394 --> 00:23:16,030 I take it Allah has bestowed his grace and peace upon you. 374 00:23:16,063 --> 00:23:17,865 It pained me to see you so upset. 375 00:23:17,898 --> 00:23:21,135 BETTY X: I'd have been less upset had I not encountered 376 00:23:21,168 --> 00:23:24,238 members gossiping over matters which they know nothing about. 377 00:23:24,471 --> 00:23:27,041 It seems protocol is being disregarded these days. 378 00:23:27,074 --> 00:23:29,843 CLYDE X: There's no place for gossip in Muhammad's temple. 379 00:23:29,877 --> 00:23:31,045 Who were the offenders? 380 00:23:31,078 --> 00:23:32,379 They'll be dealt swiftly, I assure you. 381 00:23:32,413 --> 00:23:34,181 BETTY X: While I appreciate it, 382 00:23:34,215 --> 00:23:37,051 I don't need any punishments dished out on my behalf. 383 00:23:37,084 --> 00:23:40,087 CLYDE X: No, you don't. 384 00:23:43,424 --> 00:23:45,993 And speaking of protocol, Sister. 385 00:23:46,994 --> 00:23:50,331 The next time you wanna relay something to The Messenger, 386 00:23:50,364 --> 00:23:53,100 please go through the proper channels. 387 00:23:53,968 --> 00:23:56,337 BETTY X: Uh, what are you talking about? 388 00:23:56,370 --> 00:23:59,039 CLYDE X: Sister Grace is not a carrier pigeon for messages 389 00:23:59,073 --> 00:24:01,875 regarding your, your husband. 390 00:24:02,843 --> 00:24:06,080 Please act accordingly. Thank you. 391 00:24:15,055 --> 00:24:16,924 ATTALLAH: Daddy? MALCOLM X: Uh-hmm? 392 00:24:16,957 --> 00:24:19,460 ATTALLAH: I thought mommy was coming. 393 00:24:19,493 --> 00:24:23,364 MALCOLM X: Well, she was, but sometimes things change. 394 00:24:24,064 --> 00:24:26,500 So I guess you're stuck with me. 395 00:24:29,370 --> 00:24:31,505 ATTALLAH: Can we get ice cream? 396 00:24:31,538 --> 00:24:34,074 MALCOLM X: Hmm, well, that depends. 397 00:24:35,009 --> 00:24:38,279 Can you tell me my favorite color before we get home? 398 00:24:39,046 --> 00:24:40,814 ATTALLAH: Um, blue. 399 00:24:40,848 --> 00:24:41,849 MALCOLM X: How did you know that? 400 00:24:41,882 --> 00:24:45,152 ATTALLAH: I know my daddy better than anyone. 401 00:24:51,058 --> 00:24:53,494 MALCOLM X: Please excuse yourself, brother. 402 00:25:05,272 --> 00:25:09,243 Attallah, can you give me a favor and go and sit 403 00:25:09,276 --> 00:25:13,013 right up on the top step of the porch, please? 404 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:14,948 ATTALLAH: Aren't we getting ice cream? 405 00:25:14,982 --> 00:25:18,285 MALCOLM X: Excuse me. Just do as I say please. 406 00:25:18,319 --> 00:25:19,420 ATTALLAH: Okay. 407 00:25:19,453 --> 00:25:23,457 MALCOLM X: All right. Thank you. 408 00:25:33,233 --> 00:25:40,007 ♪ 409 00:25:50,284 --> 00:25:56,490 ♪ 410 00:26:03,163 --> 00:26:06,400 Allah, grant me your protection. 411 00:26:13,273 --> 00:26:19,513 ♪ 412 00:26:20,614 --> 00:26:22,516 (engine sputters) 413 00:26:24,084 --> 00:26:27,254 (engine starts) 414 00:26:32,025 --> 00:26:34,094 MALCOLM X (over TV): There was a sense of envy 415 00:26:34,128 --> 00:26:37,464 from the other officials regarding my so-called "fame", 416 00:26:37,498 --> 00:26:40,033 and this was used to thwart my every move. 417 00:26:40,067 --> 00:26:42,970 And it's my belief that I will be able to achieve more 418 00:26:43,003 --> 00:26:44,338 on my own. 419 00:26:44,371 --> 00:26:48,142 And while I am still a Muslim and a follower of Islam, 420 00:26:48,475 --> 00:26:51,145 I will no longer be a member of the Nation of Islam. 421 00:26:52,079 --> 00:26:53,447 REPORTER (over TV): Brother Malcolm, what will be 422 00:26:53,480 --> 00:26:55,282 your first steps now that you are officially out of the 423 00:26:55,315 --> 00:26:56,984 Nation of Islam? 424 00:26:57,017 --> 00:26:59,420 MALCOLM X (over TV): This month I will be officially launching 425 00:26:59,453 --> 00:27:03,690 my own Muslim organization, the Muslim Mosque Incorporated, 426 00:27:04,625 --> 00:27:08,095 as well as the Organization of African-American Unity. 427 00:27:08,462 --> 00:27:12,166 And each will be designed and built to bring the authentic 428 00:27:12,199 --> 00:27:15,469 word of Islam and Allah to the people, 429 00:27:15,502 --> 00:27:18,038 bring Black men and women together in harmony 430 00:27:18,071 --> 00:27:19,273 under the sun of truth. 431 00:27:19,306 --> 00:27:22,042 And I'd be remiss not to mention that, from here on out, 432 00:27:22,075 --> 00:27:25,112 I plan to join the frontlines of the civil rights struggle. 433 00:27:25,145 --> 00:27:27,014 REPORTER (over TV): Do you have the credentials 434 00:27:27,047 --> 00:27:28,382 to do such a thing, Mr. Malcolm? 435 00:27:28,415 --> 00:27:30,250 MALCOLM X (over TV): My sincerity are my credentials. 436 00:27:33,420 --> 00:27:36,089 CLYDE X: I wouldn't let his words trouble you. 437 00:27:36,123 --> 00:27:38,025 Malcolm's reaching across the aisle for allies 438 00:27:38,058 --> 00:27:39,993 who won't be there to greet him. 439 00:27:40,027 --> 00:27:42,229 He's burned too many bridges with the civil rights groups. 440 00:27:42,262 --> 00:27:44,364 MUHAMMAD: Maybe. 441 00:27:44,398 --> 00:27:48,168 Despite his insubordination, Malcolm is a leader. 442 00:27:48,368 --> 00:27:50,204 I wonder if the people will follow him? 443 00:27:50,237 --> 00:27:51,772 CLYDE X: I do not. 444 00:27:51,806 --> 00:27:53,674 Without the backing of the Nation, 445 00:27:53,707 --> 00:27:58,111 he's essentially an emperor with no clothes. 446 00:28:02,516 --> 00:28:03,784 JUANITA: My goodness, Coretta, 447 00:28:03,818 --> 00:28:05,385 your speech was tremendous out there. 448 00:28:05,419 --> 00:28:07,054 CORETTA: Well, thank you. 449 00:28:07,087 --> 00:28:08,155 JUANITA: Oh. 450 00:28:08,188 --> 00:28:09,590 CORETTA: Juanita. JUANITA: Hmm? 451 00:28:09,623 --> 00:28:11,325 CORETTA: Have you ever had doubts about your 452 00:28:11,358 --> 00:28:13,327 marriage with Ralph? 453 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:14,528 JUANITA: Well, what kind of doubts? 454 00:28:14,561 --> 00:28:16,730 WOMAN: Coretta! Hi. 455 00:28:17,764 --> 00:28:20,234 I just wanna to thank you for organizing this event. 456 00:28:20,267 --> 00:28:22,336 You're like the First Lady of the Movement. 457 00:28:22,369 --> 00:28:24,806 The Black Jackie Kennedy. Take care. 458 00:28:24,839 --> 00:28:27,174 JUANITA: Uh-hmm. CORETTA: Bye now. 459 00:28:32,079 --> 00:28:33,547 JUANITA: All right. Now, about what you were saying. 460 00:28:33,580 --> 00:28:34,615 CORETTA: Oh, it was nothing. 461 00:28:34,648 --> 00:28:36,783 I just get into an uncomfortable place in my mind 462 00:28:36,818 --> 00:28:39,720 sometimes when Martin's on the road. 463 00:28:40,420 --> 00:28:42,356 JUANITA: Well, I'd be lying if I said those thoughts 464 00:28:42,389 --> 00:28:45,726 didn't cross my mind every once in a blue moon. 465 00:28:45,759 --> 00:28:47,794 But our men, they know better. 466 00:28:47,829 --> 00:28:51,265 They're leading a tremendous movement. 467 00:28:51,298 --> 00:28:54,735 Everything they do is under a microscope. 468 00:28:56,770 --> 00:29:00,707 They're not stupid enough to risk it all for a night of fun. 469 00:29:01,408 --> 00:29:02,409 CORETTA: You're right. 470 00:29:02,442 --> 00:29:03,677 JUANITA: Uh-hmm. 471 00:29:03,710 --> 00:29:06,380 CORETTA: I was just in my head about it all. 472 00:29:06,413 --> 00:29:08,148 JUANITA: Aren't we all? 473 00:29:12,786 --> 00:29:15,155 GRANT X: There's at least 30 of us who've cut ties 474 00:29:15,188 --> 00:29:16,390 with the NOI. 475 00:29:16,423 --> 00:29:18,492 We follow your teachings, no one else. 476 00:29:18,525 --> 00:29:20,594 There are others too but they're, 477 00:29:20,627 --> 00:29:22,830 they're too scared to leave the Nation. 478 00:29:23,831 --> 00:29:26,733 MALCOLM X: I'm optimistic that people will find us for 479 00:29:26,767 --> 00:29:28,735 the right reasons. 480 00:29:29,136 --> 00:29:32,673 Brother Grant, I'd like to name you the cofounder of 481 00:29:32,706 --> 00:29:35,642 the Muslim Mosque Incorporated. 482 00:29:35,676 --> 00:29:39,146 GRANT X: Brother Malcolm, that's, I'm honored. 483 00:29:39,780 --> 00:29:41,348 I won't, I won't disappoint you. 484 00:29:41,381 --> 00:29:43,617 MALCOLM X: I know you won't. 485 00:29:44,284 --> 00:29:46,787 GRANT X: But may I speak plainly? 486 00:29:46,821 --> 00:29:47,855 MALCOLM X: Of course. 487 00:29:47,889 --> 00:29:49,656 GRANT X: This organization has a potential to do 488 00:29:49,690 --> 00:29:53,327 great things but not if we are tackling them alone. 489 00:29:53,727 --> 00:29:56,898 Finding allies will not be without its own obstacles. 490 00:29:56,931 --> 00:30:00,300 Do you have a plan in mind? 491 00:30:00,734 --> 00:30:03,337 MALCOLM X: Yeah, I think I do. 492 00:30:05,873 --> 00:30:08,241 Brother Grant. 493 00:30:12,914 --> 00:30:15,415 GRANT X: Sister Betty. BETTY X: Brother. 494 00:30:24,926 --> 00:30:28,762 Hey, how do you feel about lamb chops tonight? 495 00:30:30,731 --> 00:30:34,601 MALCOLM X: Yeah. That sounds good. 496 00:30:37,905 --> 00:30:40,875 BETTY X: I have something to tell you. 497 00:30:45,445 --> 00:30:48,382 MALCOLM X: Okay. What is it? 498 00:30:49,616 --> 00:30:52,452 BETTY X: I wrote a letter to Elijah Muhammad. 499 00:30:54,655 --> 00:30:57,724 I was trying to salvage our family's reputation and, 500 00:30:57,758 --> 00:30:59,626 and lift your suspension. 501 00:30:59,660 --> 00:31:04,665 I didn't mean to overstep, but everything feels like it's 502 00:31:04,698 --> 00:31:07,334 slipping away. 503 00:31:08,568 --> 00:31:11,204 I should have told you. 504 00:31:12,974 --> 00:31:15,776 MALCOLM X: And how did he respond? 505 00:31:15,810 --> 00:31:18,612 BETTY X: He didn't. 506 00:31:20,781 --> 00:31:24,484 MALCOLM X: I have something I need to tell you as well. 507 00:31:28,288 --> 00:31:31,525 Elijah probably didn't respond because some in the nation want me dead, 508 00:31:31,792 --> 00:31:34,327 and he's making it clear in every direction. 509 00:31:34,361 --> 00:31:35,228 BETTY X: Malcolm. 510 00:31:35,262 --> 00:31:37,698 MALCOLM X: Betty, I wouldn't, I wouldn't, 511 00:31:37,731 --> 00:31:40,701 I won't let that happen. 512 00:31:42,269 --> 00:31:47,541 I won't let anything happen to you or our family. 513 00:31:49,476 --> 00:31:51,244 That's why I'd like you and the kids to 514 00:31:51,278 --> 00:31:52,814 come to DC with me. 515 00:31:52,847 --> 00:31:54,247 BETTY X: I just... 516 00:31:54,281 --> 00:31:55,716 MALCOLM X: I need you to be close by my side. 517 00:31:55,749 --> 00:31:58,719 BETTY X: I just, I can't believe this. 518 00:31:59,954 --> 00:32:04,758 MALCOLM X: Listen, Betty, this is our reality now, 519 00:32:04,791 --> 00:32:07,394 whether we like it or not. 520 00:32:11,933 --> 00:32:13,800 I love you. 521 00:32:13,835 --> 00:32:16,269 BETTY X: I love you too. 522 00:32:20,340 --> 00:32:24,344 ♪ 523 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:28,749 ♪ Ooh ♪ 524 00:32:29,683 --> 00:32:34,222 ♪ Ooh ♪ 525 00:32:40,862 --> 00:32:45,332 ♪ Ooh ♪ 526 00:32:48,903 --> 00:32:53,306 ♪ Ooh ♪ 527 00:32:55,943 --> 00:32:58,512 MALCOLM X: Don't answer the door while I'm gone. 528 00:32:58,545 --> 00:33:02,549 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪♪ 529 00:33:04,952 --> 00:33:07,420 KING JR.: Don't leave the room until I come back. 530 00:33:07,454 --> 00:33:11,658 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 531 00:33:11,691 --> 00:33:13,426 ♪ They can't see it but I know I'm ♪ 532 00:33:13,460 --> 00:33:15,029 ♪ Gonna change the world ♪ 533 00:33:15,062 --> 00:33:16,663 REPORTER: How do you respond to Senator Thurmond threatening 534 00:33:16,696 --> 00:33:17,631 to filibuster the civil rights bill? 535 00:33:17,664 --> 00:33:20,902 ♪ Yes, I am. That's right. Yeah. Yeah. ♪ 536 00:33:20,935 --> 00:33:23,070 ♪ They don't believe it but I know I'm gonna ♪ 537 00:33:23,104 --> 00:33:24,872 ♪ Change the world. ♪ 538 00:33:24,906 --> 00:33:29,309 ♪ Try to change the world. ♪ 539 00:33:30,610 --> 00:33:32,914 MALCOLM X: Reverend. KING JR.: Minister. 540 00:33:33,513 --> 00:33:35,682 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, ♪ 541 00:33:35,950 --> 00:33:38,418 ♪ hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. ♪ 542 00:33:38,451 --> 00:33:40,720 ♪ Ooh. ♪ 543 00:33:43,390 --> 00:33:44,859 MALCOLM X: Who do you think this is going to hurt more, 544 00:33:44,892 --> 00:33:45,792 you or me? 545 00:33:45,827 --> 00:33:47,427 KING JR.: I imagine it's unlikely to aid 546 00:33:47,460 --> 00:33:48,728 either one of us. 547 00:33:48,762 --> 00:33:50,430 MALCOLM X: Well, then let's keep them guessing. 548 00:33:50,463 --> 00:33:51,833 KING JR.: Amen to that. 549 00:33:51,866 --> 00:33:53,733 MALCOLM X: All praise to Allah. 550 00:33:53,767 --> 00:33:55,837 ♪ Change the world ♪ 551 00:33:58,538 --> 00:34:00,942 MALCOLM X: I thought he'd be taller and thinner. 552 00:34:02,844 --> 00:34:04,644 BETTY X: What did you talk about? 553 00:34:05,980 --> 00:34:10,750 MALCOLM X: Hmm, mostly small talk with all the 554 00:34:10,784 --> 00:34:13,087 reporters and people around. 555 00:34:14,155 --> 00:34:18,625 But he was funny and, and quick. 556 00:34:20,161 --> 00:34:21,863 I like him. 557 00:34:22,096 --> 00:34:24,098 BETTY X: I had a feeling you would. 558 00:34:24,131 --> 00:34:26,033 MALCOLM X: Well, I never thought the man was evil, 559 00:34:26,067 --> 00:34:27,869 just misguided. 560 00:34:27,902 --> 00:34:29,904 BETTY X: Maybe if you two could sit down together, 561 00:34:29,937 --> 00:34:32,807 you could change his mind. 562 00:34:34,208 --> 00:34:36,509 MALCOLM X: Yeah. Maybe. 563 00:34:43,084 --> 00:34:44,551 BETTY X: What's that for? 564 00:34:44,584 --> 00:34:48,089 MALCOLM X: Mecca. Dreaming of Hajj. 565 00:34:52,159 --> 00:34:53,793 [singing in foreign language]. 566 00:34:53,828 --> 00:34:56,663 MALCOLM X: But there's no time. 567 00:34:56,696 --> 00:34:59,766 So much to do with the organizations. 568 00:35:07,041 --> 00:35:09,810 I'm so tired, Betty. 569 00:35:13,513 --> 00:35:15,649 BETTY X: Do you trust me? 570 00:35:15,682 --> 00:35:18,652 MALCOLM X: Uh-hmm. With my life. 571 00:35:18,853 --> 00:35:22,857 BETTY X: Malcolm, we're in this together. 572 00:35:22,890 --> 00:35:23,958 How can I help you? 573 00:35:23,991 --> 00:35:26,793 MALCOLM X: I want cleansing and guidance, frankly, 574 00:35:26,827 --> 00:35:29,562 more than anything. 575 00:35:30,697 --> 00:35:35,136 BETTY X: Then go search for it. 576 00:35:35,169 --> 00:35:37,939 Find it. 577 00:35:40,707 --> 00:35:41,976 CORETTA: So he was charming? 578 00:35:42,009 --> 00:35:43,177 KING JR.: He was. 579 00:35:43,210 --> 00:35:44,778 And skinny. 580 00:35:44,812 --> 00:35:46,780 CORETTA: He looks fleshier in the photographs. 581 00:35:46,814 --> 00:35:50,583 KING JR.: Yeah. I imagined him differently. 582 00:35:51,285 --> 00:35:53,020 Especially with all the things he said, 583 00:35:53,054 --> 00:35:54,822 I thought he'd be more hostile. 584 00:35:54,855 --> 00:35:56,057 CORETTA: Hmm. 585 00:35:56,090 --> 00:35:59,026 KING JR.: But he was very warm, open. 586 00:36:02,796 --> 00:36:06,533 I get the sense that he's ready to move in a new direction. 587 00:36:06,867 --> 00:36:09,170 Maybe a conversation. 588 00:36:10,004 --> 00:36:12,672 So what are you thinking about doing tomorrow? 589 00:36:12,873 --> 00:36:14,774 CORETTA: I was just thinking instead of going to lunch 590 00:36:14,809 --> 00:36:16,543 tomorrow with Bella Abzug, 591 00:36:16,576 --> 00:36:19,213 I should pay the FBI a visit. 592 00:36:19,612 --> 00:36:22,615 Thank Mr. Hoover for his charming package. 593 00:36:24,684 --> 00:36:26,120 KING JR.: I'd bet he'd be surprised. 594 00:36:26,153 --> 00:36:28,722 CORETTA: Uh-hmm. 595 00:36:28,755 --> 00:36:32,126 The nerve of that man to think that I would throw away 596 00:36:32,159 --> 00:36:33,793 10 years of marriage, 597 00:36:33,828 --> 00:36:35,896 that I would let him destroy our family, 598 00:36:35,930 --> 00:36:38,933 the movement over some nonsense. 599 00:36:42,903 --> 00:36:44,771 KING JR.: Well, he greatly underestimated you. 600 00:36:44,805 --> 00:36:47,241 CORETTA: Yes, he did. 601 00:36:57,184 --> 00:37:03,590 ♪ 602 00:37:07,194 --> 00:37:11,198 We need to be more careful. Watch what we say on the phones. 603 00:37:13,767 --> 00:37:14,768 KING JR.: Corrie. 604 00:37:14,801 --> 00:37:16,937 CORETTA: Hmm? 605 00:37:17,138 --> 00:37:19,706 KING JR.: Listen, I'm sorry. 606 00:37:19,739 --> 00:37:22,243 I'm sorry that it's come to this. 607 00:37:23,344 --> 00:37:25,980 CORETTA: Me too. 608 00:37:26,213 --> 00:37:29,682 But I knew the job was dangerous when I took it. 609 00:37:46,733 --> 00:37:49,136 KING JR.: I love you. 610 00:37:51,205 --> 00:37:53,340 CORETTA: I know. 611 00:38:01,248 --> 00:38:03,716 JOHNSON (over TV): The purpose of this law is simple. 612 00:38:04,784 --> 00:38:09,023 JOHNSON: It does not restrict the freedom of any American, 613 00:38:09,756 --> 00:38:13,160 so long as he respects the rights of others. 614 00:38:14,328 --> 00:38:17,198 It does not give special treatment to any citizen. 615 00:38:18,299 --> 00:38:22,136 It does say the only limit to man's hope for happiness and 616 00:38:22,436 --> 00:38:24,637 JOHNSON (over TV): For the future of his children 617 00:38:24,671 --> 00:38:26,907 shall be his own ability. 618 00:38:27,241 --> 00:38:30,777 JOHNSON: It does say that those who are equal before God 619 00:38:30,811 --> 00:38:32,745 JOHNSON (over TV): Shall now also be equal in 620 00:38:32,779 --> 00:38:34,281 the polling booths, 621 00:38:34,315 --> 00:38:37,017 in the classrooms, in the factories, 622 00:38:37,784 --> 00:38:40,855 and in hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, 623 00:38:41,188 --> 00:38:45,126 JOHNSON: And other places that provide service to the public. 624 00:38:45,725 --> 00:38:49,330 Let us hasten that day when our unmeasured strength and 625 00:38:49,363 --> 00:38:53,800 our unbounded spirit will be free to do the 626 00:38:54,068 --> 00:38:57,204 great works ordained for this nation 627 00:38:57,238 --> 00:38:59,206 JOHNSON (over TV): By the just and wise God 628 00:38:59,240 --> 00:39:02,843 who is the Father of us all. 629 00:39:03,444 --> 00:39:05,778 JOHNSON: Thank you and goodnight. 630 00:39:15,055 --> 00:39:21,929 ♪ 631 00:39:25,466 --> 00:39:26,600 JOHNSON (over TV): Dr. King. 632 00:39:26,634 --> 00:39:28,801 KING JR. (over TV): Congratulations, Mr. President. 633 00:39:28,836 --> 00:39:29,837 JOHNSON (over TV): Outstanding effort. 634 00:39:29,870 --> 00:39:30,938 KING JR. (over TV): Oh, thank you. 635 00:39:30,971 --> 00:39:31,639 JOHNSON (over TV): Outstanding effort. 636 00:39:31,671 --> 00:39:33,974 KING JR. (over TV): You as well 637 00:39:35,809 --> 00:39:37,811 BYRD: What the hell do you mean you're switching parties? 638 00:39:38,112 --> 00:39:40,181 THURMOND: The Democratic Party doesn't represent men 639 00:39:40,214 --> 00:39:41,748 like me anymore. 640 00:39:41,781 --> 00:39:44,218 And with Johnson now doing the Negroes' bidding, 641 00:39:44,251 --> 00:39:46,887 it's just a matter of time until he does away with all 642 00:39:46,921 --> 00:39:50,424 traditional voting prerequisites in my 643 00:39:50,457 --> 00:39:52,193 state and yours. 644 00:39:52,226 --> 00:39:53,928 And when he does, 645 00:39:53,961 --> 00:39:56,030 the Democrat's power in the South will float away 646 00:39:56,063 --> 00:39:57,998 like piss in the wind. 647 00:39:58,032 --> 00:40:00,201 BYRD: And you think the party of Lincoln is where you, 648 00:40:00,234 --> 00:40:02,836 of all people, can get that power back? 649 00:40:02,870 --> 00:40:05,372 THURMOND: Not today or tomorrow but soon, 650 00:40:06,006 --> 00:40:08,475 the Republican party will come to represent all the values 651 00:40:08,509 --> 00:40:10,277 that make America great. 652 00:40:11,111 --> 00:40:13,414 It just needs a push in the right direction. 653 00:40:14,515 --> 00:40:17,184 King's followers will see the passage of this bill as some 654 00:40:17,218 --> 00:40:20,020 kind of watershed moment, 655 00:40:20,054 --> 00:40:23,357 but history is written by the victors and 656 00:40:23,390 --> 00:40:26,026 this game is only just beginning. 657 00:40:28,495 --> 00:40:30,264 BYRD: Strom. 658 00:40:32,333 --> 00:40:36,337 SECRETARY: Sir, that parcel arrived for you earlier today. 659 00:40:37,972 --> 00:40:40,207 Can I get you some refreshment? 660 00:40:40,241 --> 00:40:41,308 THURMOND: No, I'm fine. 661 00:40:41,342 --> 00:40:44,345 Thank you. 662 00:40:50,217 --> 00:40:55,322 ♪ 663 00:41:05,432 --> 00:41:11,839 ♪ 664 00:41:22,182 --> 00:41:24,285 (phone ringing) 665 00:41:24,318 --> 00:41:26,086 CORETTA: Hello. King residence. 666 00:41:27,454 --> 00:41:29,523 Yes. Dr. King is here. 667 00:41:31,392 --> 00:41:34,128 Oh, my. Just a moment, please. 668 00:41:34,962 --> 00:41:36,497 Okay. 669 00:41:37,031 --> 00:41:40,834 Martin! Martin! Martin. Martin, wake up. 670 00:41:41,602 --> 00:41:43,137 Someone from the Associated Press wants to 671 00:41:43,170 --> 00:41:45,572 talk to you on the phone. 672 00:41:46,006 --> 00:41:47,808 Pick it up. 673 00:41:49,476 --> 00:41:51,178 KING JR.: Hello? 674 00:41:53,480 --> 00:41:55,949 Yes. This is Martin. 675 00:41:55,983 --> 00:41:58,285 Good morning to you too. 676 00:42:01,021 --> 00:42:02,956 Really? 677 00:42:02,990 --> 00:42:04,525 My goodness. 678 00:42:04,558 --> 00:42:06,960 Well, I just don't know what to say. 679 00:42:06,994 --> 00:42:08,362 No, thank you. 680 00:42:08,395 --> 00:42:10,297 I thank you very much. 681 00:42:10,331 --> 00:42:11,465 Well, all right. 682 00:42:11,498 --> 00:42:12,866 All right. Thank you so much. 683 00:42:12,900 --> 00:42:14,401 Goodbye. 684 00:42:17,137 --> 00:42:19,139 CORETTA: What is it? 685 00:42:19,173 --> 00:42:21,175 KING JR.: Well, I've just been named a recipient of 686 00:42:21,208 --> 00:42:23,344 the Nobel Peace Prize. 687 00:42:23,377 --> 00:42:25,546 CORETTA: Martin, do you know what this means? 688 00:42:25,579 --> 00:42:28,082 Oh, this legitimizes the cause. 689 00:42:28,115 --> 00:42:29,983 It means more allies, more donations. 690 00:42:30,017 --> 00:42:31,151 We can help more people. 691 00:42:31,185 --> 00:42:32,286 KING JR.: And more enemies too. 692 00:42:32,319 --> 00:42:34,254 CORETTA: Martin, you just won the Nobel Peace Prize. 693 00:42:34,288 --> 00:42:35,989 I demand you be happy about it. 694 00:42:36,023 --> 00:42:37,958 KING JR.: Lord, she's making demands. 695 00:42:37,991 --> 00:42:39,159 CORETTA: Yes, I am. 696 00:42:39,193 --> 00:42:40,494 Be happy. This is wonderful. 697 00:42:40,527 --> 00:42:42,930 KING JR.: Yes. It's glorious. 698 00:42:42,963 --> 00:42:46,467 And I'm happy and I'm honored and all of that, 699 00:42:46,500 --> 00:42:50,571 but all this greatness is just a bit overwhelming. 700 00:42:50,604 --> 00:42:53,240 Can we not talk about it right now? 701 00:42:54,608 --> 00:42:56,310 CORETTA: All right. 702 00:42:56,343 --> 00:42:58,612 Well, what do you wanna talk about? 703 00:42:59,246 --> 00:43:01,548 ♪ The feeling is real ♪ 704 00:43:01,582 --> 00:43:03,083 ♪ Something went through me ♪ 705 00:43:03,117 --> 00:43:04,184 ♪ I never felt like this ♪ 706 00:43:04,218 --> 00:43:05,652 KING JR.: Thank you all for staying a little later 707 00:43:05,686 --> 00:43:06,987 than normal. 708 00:43:07,020 --> 00:43:09,356 And thank you for the champagne. 709 00:43:09,990 --> 00:43:11,959 Coretta and I will be back in a week, 710 00:43:11,992 --> 00:43:14,528 but I know you all will be in good hands with Ralph. 711 00:43:14,561 --> 00:43:17,131 So I just wanted to say thank you all for everything 712 00:43:17,164 --> 00:43:19,333 that you've done. 713 00:43:19,366 --> 00:43:21,335 Know that winning this prize doesn't mean that 714 00:43:21,368 --> 00:43:23,137 the fight is over. 715 00:43:23,170 --> 00:43:26,106 We still have to keep up the good work. 716 00:43:26,140 --> 00:43:27,941 Everybody get some safe and I will see you 717 00:43:27,975 --> 00:43:29,543 all soon, all right? 718 00:43:31,078 --> 00:43:32,579 Good to see you. 719 00:43:35,682 --> 00:43:37,918 Hold it down for me, all right? 720 00:43:40,387 --> 00:43:43,123 Listen, all this pomp and circumstance is gonna get worse 721 00:43:43,157 --> 00:43:45,125 when we get to Oslo. 722 00:43:45,159 --> 00:43:46,026 ABERNATHY: Hmm. 723 00:43:46,059 --> 00:43:48,629 KING JR.: You've been quiet all night. 724 00:43:48,662 --> 00:43:52,332 Not my best photo but I'll let it slide just this once. 725 00:43:53,434 --> 00:43:55,569 ABERNATHY: That's what you see when you look at this? 726 00:43:55,602 --> 00:43:57,471 KING JR.: That and I can't help but notice that I've put 727 00:43:57,504 --> 00:43:58,605 on a few pounds. 728 00:43:58,639 --> 00:44:01,742 ABERNATHY: You know what I notice when I look at it? 729 00:44:01,775 --> 00:44:05,546 Montgomery, Birmingham, St. Augustine. 730 00:44:06,680 --> 00:44:08,649 All those photos from those campaigns. 731 00:44:08,682 --> 00:44:10,017 KING JR.: Uh-hmm. 732 00:44:10,050 --> 00:44:11,251 ABERNATHY: And in every one of those, 733 00:44:11,285 --> 00:44:14,688 I see me and you, side by side. 734 00:44:15,355 --> 00:44:18,358 But this is the first one I'm not in. 735 00:44:18,392 --> 00:44:21,395 KING JR.: Well, what was I supposed to do? 736 00:44:21,428 --> 00:44:24,731 Call the King and ask him to add your name? 737 00:44:28,569 --> 00:44:31,638 ABERNATHY: An acknowledgment would have been appreciated. 738 00:44:37,578 --> 00:44:40,147 KING JR.: Listen, I didn't ask for this award. 739 00:44:41,148 --> 00:44:45,452 Yes, shiny things comes with being in the front but 740 00:44:45,486 --> 00:44:47,387 it also comes with a heavy burden that 741 00:44:47,421 --> 00:44:48,522 you don't want, Ralph. 742 00:44:48,555 --> 00:44:50,491 ABERNATHY: Oh, you think... 743 00:44:56,230 --> 00:44:57,331 You think you're the only one who carries 744 00:44:57,364 --> 00:44:59,600 the burden of what we do? 745 00:44:59,800 --> 00:45:03,003 When your home got bombed in Montgomery, so did mine. 746 00:45:03,370 --> 00:45:05,339 When you got arrested in Atlanta and Birmingham and 747 00:45:05,372 --> 00:45:08,108 St. Augustine, I got arrested too. 748 00:45:08,141 --> 00:45:09,743 And every year when you spend 300-something days 749 00:45:09,776 --> 00:45:11,578 on the road away from your wife and family, 750 00:45:11,612 --> 00:45:14,181 it's me in the seat next to you. 751 00:45:14,214 --> 00:45:16,049 Now, you may be the face of this movement, but, damn it, 752 00:45:16,083 --> 00:45:19,119 I'm its legs, arms, and feet! 753 00:45:20,621 --> 00:45:23,624 I love you, Martin, and I am proud of you. 754 00:45:23,657 --> 00:45:25,492 But I'm not your damn sidekick. 755 00:45:25,526 --> 00:45:26,727 I'm your partner. 756 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,830 And I have been carrying the burden of this movement every 757 00:45:28,863 --> 00:45:30,631 single day just like you. 758 00:45:30,664 --> 00:45:32,699 Everyone knows this. 759 00:45:32,733 --> 00:45:35,636 Only person who don't is you. 760 00:45:44,711 --> 00:45:49,483 (applause and cheers) 761 00:45:56,256 --> 00:46:00,794 (applause and cheers) 762 00:46:07,902 --> 00:46:11,605 MALCOLM X: Brothers and sisters and friends, 763 00:46:15,442 --> 00:46:17,678 and I see some enemies. 764 00:46:20,314 --> 00:46:23,650 In fact, I think we'd be fooling ourselves if we had an 765 00:46:23,684 --> 00:46:26,453 audience this large and didn't realize that there 766 00:46:26,486 --> 00:46:29,222 were some enemies present. 767 00:46:30,858 --> 00:46:34,795 So, today, we want to talk about the ballot or the bullet. 768 00:46:36,697 --> 00:46:39,132 Now, the ballot or the bullet explains itself. 769 00:46:39,166 --> 00:46:42,402 But before we get into it, since this is the year of the 770 00:46:42,436 --> 00:46:46,239 ballot or the bullet, I would like to clarify some things 771 00:46:46,506 --> 00:46:48,675 that refer to me personally. 772 00:46:49,343 --> 00:46:51,678 I'm still a Muslim. 773 00:46:52,212 --> 00:46:55,482 That is, my religion is still Islam. 774 00:46:58,585 --> 00:47:02,489 I still thank Mr. Muhammad for what I know and what I am. 775 00:47:02,824 --> 00:47:06,460 He's the one who opened my eyes. 776 00:47:06,660 --> 00:47:09,496 But that being said, a man, 777 00:47:09,529 --> 00:47:13,600 a human being still can't turn away from the truth, 778 00:47:14,601 --> 00:47:16,637 no matter how harsh. 779 00:47:17,437 --> 00:47:22,342 Whether you are a Christian or a Muslim or a nationalist, 780 00:47:24,745 --> 00:47:27,648 we all have the same problem. 781 00:47:29,483 --> 00:47:32,653 They don't hang you because you're a Baptist. 782 00:47:33,387 --> 00:47:35,522 They hang you 'cause you're Black. 783 00:47:36,657 --> 00:47:39,426 They don't attack me 'cause I'm Muslim. 784 00:47:39,861 --> 00:47:43,230 They attack me 'cause I'm Black. 785 00:47:43,831 --> 00:47:46,968 They attack all of us for the same reason. 786 00:47:47,001 --> 00:47:50,370 We're all in the same bag, in the same boat. 787 00:47:52,606 --> 00:47:56,944 We suffer political oppression, economic exploitation, 788 00:47:58,412 --> 00:48:00,647 and social degradation. 789 00:48:00,681 --> 00:48:03,717 All of them from the same enemy. 790 00:48:04,651 --> 00:48:07,721 So the government has failed us. 791 00:48:08,555 --> 00:48:11,725 The government itself has failed us. 792 00:48:12,026 --> 00:48:15,595 And the White liberals posing as our friends have failed us. 793 00:48:15,830 --> 00:48:18,699 And once we realize that all these other sources to which 794 00:48:18,732 --> 00:48:20,767 we've turned has failed, 795 00:48:20,801 --> 00:48:23,370 we stop turning to them and turn to ourselves. 796 00:48:23,737 --> 00:48:26,606 We need a self-help program, 797 00:48:27,875 --> 00:48:30,812 a do-it-yourself philosophy, 798 00:48:30,845 --> 00:48:33,246 a "do it right now" philosophy, 799 00:48:33,280 --> 00:48:35,817 a "it's already too late" philosophy. 800 00:48:35,850 --> 00:48:38,485 This is what you and I need to get with. 801 00:48:38,853 --> 00:48:41,555 A self-help program. 802 00:48:41,588 --> 00:48:44,558 A program that starts with Black Nationalism. 803 00:48:46,727 --> 00:48:50,363 Now I ask, are you ready? 804 00:48:50,965 --> 00:48:52,599 CROWD: Yeah! 805 00:48:52,632 --> 00:48:55,837 (applause and cheering) 806 00:48:58,739 --> 00:48:59,874 ♪ Radio. 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