1 00:00:04,254 --> 00:00:05,588 BETTY X: Previously on Genius. 2 00:00:05,588 --> 00:00:06,798 ABERNATHY: It appears Brother Malcolm 3 00:00:06,798 --> 00:00:07,966 achieved his goal. 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:09,467 MALCOLM: You should have fought not to 5 00:00:09,467 --> 00:00:10,719 derail our message. 6 00:00:10,719 --> 00:00:13,346 JUANITA: You and Martin just look so perfect. 7 00:00:13,805 --> 00:00:16,057 THURMOND: Somebody ought to muzzle that uppity... 8 00:00:16,057 --> 00:00:17,183 BETTY X: Hello? 9 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:20,020 THURMOND: Reverend Martin Luther King. 10 00:00:20,478 --> 00:00:22,731 CORETTA: They want us scared. KING JR.: I am scared. 11 00:00:22,731 --> 00:00:24,065 KING SR.: And it's gonna get worse... 12 00:00:24,065 --> 00:00:25,567 REPORTER (over radio): President Kennedy died 13 00:00:25,567 --> 00:00:26,735 at 1:00 PM. 14 00:00:26,735 --> 00:00:28,111 KING SR.: Before it gets better. 15 00:00:28,111 --> 00:00:29,571 BETTY X: We are a team and there should be nothing 16 00:00:29,571 --> 00:00:31,364 that we hold back from each other. 17 00:00:31,364 --> 00:00:33,450 MALCOLM X: You can't mean that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad 18 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:35,285 is responsible for this. 19 00:00:35,285 --> 00:00:37,078 BETTY X: Make Elijah recognize his daughter and 20 00:00:37,078 --> 00:00:38,538 his other children. 21 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:41,583 MALCOLM X: I allowed myself to trust you as my father. 22 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:44,669 MUHAMMAD: You are suspended from the Nation. 23 00:00:54,637 --> 00:01:00,935 ♪ ♪ 24 00:01:11,196 --> 00:01:13,364 (door opens) 25 00:01:14,449 --> 00:01:16,284 {\an8}DR. TURNER: Brother Malcolm, 26 00:01:16,284 --> 00:01:19,162 {\an8}I'd be remiss if I didn't admit it's a pleasure to meet you. 27 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:20,997 MALCOLM X: You as well, Doctor. 28 00:01:20,997 --> 00:01:22,707 And thank you for your care. 29 00:01:24,209 --> 00:01:25,585 So what's the prognosis? 30 00:01:26,878 --> 00:01:28,797 DR. TURNER: That we will discuss. 31 00:01:29,089 --> 00:01:31,216 MALCOLM X: So is it a brain tumor or my Ramadan 32 00:01:31,216 --> 00:01:32,509 caffeine withdrawals? 33 00:01:33,384 --> 00:01:35,136 DR. TURNER: It doesn't appear to be a tumor 34 00:01:35,136 --> 00:01:36,471 but it's more serious than 35 00:01:36,471 --> 00:01:38,056 caffeine withdrawals. 36 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:42,477 {\an8}You're under a great deal of emotional strain. 37 00:01:42,477 --> 00:01:44,437 {\an8}How long has it been since your last episode? 38 00:01:47,273 --> 00:01:49,859 {\an8}MALCOLM X: Three weeks. Maybe four. 39 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:55,532 {\an8}Honestly, I couldn't tell you, Doctor. 40 00:01:55,532 --> 00:01:58,868 I'm constantly bombarded by 1,000 images of my life, 41 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,579 my parents, my family. 42 00:02:01,579 --> 00:02:05,083 The worst part is I can't tell if they're memories or warnings. 43 00:02:07,085 --> 00:02:08,461 DR. TURNER: Well, that sounds like something I'm not 44 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:10,588 equipped to analyze. 45 00:02:11,047 --> 00:02:13,341 I appreciate your honesty, Malcolm. 46 00:02:13,591 --> 00:02:14,926 MALCOLM X: Yeah. 47 00:02:14,926 --> 00:02:16,469 Well, it's something that my wife is encouraging me 48 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,429 to be transparent about. 49 00:02:19,222 --> 00:02:21,891 Some days are easier than others. 50 00:02:23,643 --> 00:02:25,854 DR. TURNER: I wanna send your scans to our specialist 51 00:02:25,854 --> 00:02:28,148 for a more accurate analysis. 52 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:29,524 But, in the meantime, 53 00:02:29,524 --> 00:02:34,112 I strongly suggest you keep your stress levels low. 54 00:02:43,538 --> 00:02:48,126 {\an8}♪ ♪ 55 00:02:48,126 --> 00:02:49,586 MEMBER: How you doing, brother? MEMBER 2: I'm good, brother. 56 00:02:49,586 --> 00:02:50,837 How are you? 57 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:53,339 MEMBER: Not well. MEMBER 2: What's going on? 58 00:02:54,090 --> 00:02:56,092 MEMBER: Just not liking what I'm hearing. 59 00:02:56,092 --> 00:02:57,468 MEMBER 2: Yeah. Me either. 60 00:02:57,468 --> 00:02:59,095 MEMBER: I hear a lot of talk. 61 00:02:59,095 --> 00:03:01,723 Talk about chickens came home to roost. 62 00:03:01,723 --> 00:03:04,309 Brother Malcolm getting a little bit ahead of himself. 63 00:03:04,309 --> 00:03:06,311 MEMBER 2: Yes, sir. 64 00:03:06,311 --> 00:03:08,146 MEMBER: Plotting on the Honorable One's throne. 65 00:03:08,146 --> 00:03:09,981 MEMBER 2: Hey, you know, jealousy is a sin. 66 00:03:09,981 --> 00:03:11,900 Allah will bring him to justice. 67 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:13,693 MEMBER: I believe he has. 68 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:15,361 You know, the Minister is suffering from the same crazy 69 00:03:15,361 --> 00:03:17,197 his mother had. 70 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:21,367 MEMBER 2: You know, treason runs in the family too. 71 00:03:21,367 --> 00:03:23,369 Just ask Ella Mae and Reginald. 72 00:03:29,709 --> 00:03:35,006 BETTY X: You should be ashamed of yourselves. 73 00:03:45,475 --> 00:03:51,314 ♪ ♪ 74 00:03:54,984 --> 00:03:57,320 CLYDE X: Sister? 75 00:04:12,835 --> 00:04:19,175 ♪ ♪ 76 00:04:29,727 --> 00:04:35,316 ♪ ♪ 77 00:04:45,243 --> 00:04:47,996 ♪ ♪ 78 00:04:47,996 --> 00:04:49,122 KING JR.: Hello? 79 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,915 (door opens) 80 00:04:56,921 --> 00:05:03,052 (phone ringing) 81 00:05:05,388 --> 00:05:06,639 Hello? 82 00:05:06,639 --> 00:05:10,518 CORETTA (over phone): Hello? Martin? Martin? 83 00:05:11,019 --> 00:05:12,270 KING JR.: Yes, Corrie. It's me. 84 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:13,646 CORETTA: You're still there? 85 00:05:13,646 --> 00:05:15,523 You said you would be home hours ago. 86 00:05:15,523 --> 00:05:16,733 KING JR.: Yeah. 87 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:18,234 I'm just preparing for our upcoming meeting 88 00:05:18,234 --> 00:05:19,652 with President Johnson. 89 00:05:19,652 --> 00:05:21,029 CORETTA: Okay. Listen, Martin. 90 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:23,656 I know this means so much to you but you have been 91 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:24,991 living out of that office... 92 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:26,701 CORETTA (over phone): For the past few weeks. 93 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:32,290 KING JR.: Yeah. Look, Corrie, I'm sorry. 94 00:05:33,124 --> 00:05:34,709 I'll be home as soon as possible. 95 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:37,170 KING JR. (over phone): I promise. 96 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:40,923 (phone line clicking) 97 00:05:42,884 --> 00:05:44,385 Did you hear that? 98 00:05:44,385 --> 00:05:47,221 CORETTA: Yes. The phone's acting up again. 99 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:48,598 The phone company is supposed to send 100 00:05:48,598 --> 00:05:50,433 someone over this week. 101 00:05:50,433 --> 00:05:52,685 CORETTA (over phone): At any rate, I'll be gone all day. 102 00:05:52,935 --> 00:05:55,229 CORETTA: And that means you will have to get Yoki and 103 00:05:55,229 --> 00:05:58,149 Martin III ready for school, all right? 104 00:05:58,149 --> 00:05:59,734 KING JR.: I will. 105 00:05:59,734 --> 00:06:01,110 KING JR. (over phone): Yeah, I'll see you and the kids later 106 00:06:01,110 --> 00:06:03,488 CORETTA: Okay. See you soon. Bye. 107 00:06:03,488 --> 00:06:05,948 KING JR. (over phone): All right. Bye. 108 00:06:15,750 --> 00:06:20,129 ♪ Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 109 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:24,717 ♪ Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 110 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:28,429 ♪ Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head ♪ 111 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:30,723 ♪ Goin' out of my head ♪ 112 00:06:30,723 --> 00:06:31,891 KING JR. (over speaker): I will 113 00:06:31,891 --> 00:06:33,559 Send the ladies my best, all right? 114 00:06:33,810 --> 00:06:35,770 ♪ Over you. Out of my head. ♪ 115 00:06:35,770 --> 00:06:37,772 ♪ Over you. ♪ 116 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:41,067 ♪ Out of my head day and night, ♪ 117 00:06:41,734 --> 00:06:45,446 ♪ Night and day and night, wrong or right ♪ ♪ 118 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:47,323 KING JR. (over speaker): Hello? 119 00:06:47,323 --> 00:06:51,202 CORETTA (over speaker): Hello? Martin? Martin? 120 00:06:51,702 --> 00:06:53,329 KING JR. (over speaker): Yes, Corrie. It's me. 121 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:59,377 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: How are you holding up? 122 00:06:59,377 --> 00:07:02,255 {\an8}BETTY X: I'm managing. 123 00:07:03,172 --> 00:07:05,174 SISTER GRACE: And Minister Malcolm? 124 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:08,302 {\an8}BETTY X: As good as one can be after having the hammer 125 00:07:08,302 --> 00:07:10,388 {\an8}brought down on him. 126 00:07:11,347 --> 00:07:13,182 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: I'd be flogged if anyone heard me say this 127 00:07:13,182 --> 00:07:17,061 {\an8}but it doesn't seem right the way his punishment was handled. 128 00:07:17,854 --> 00:07:23,526 {\an8}BETTY X: It's been tough to comprehend but Allah will 129 00:07:23,526 --> 00:07:25,069 {\an8}light the way for us. 130 00:07:25,361 --> 00:07:26,737 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: Insh'allah. 131 00:07:26,737 --> 00:07:28,990 {\an8}I'm here for you. 132 00:07:31,159 --> 00:07:32,827 {\an8}BETTY X: Appreciate it, Grace. 133 00:07:34,412 --> 00:07:36,622 Sadly, I have to get going. 134 00:07:36,622 --> 00:07:38,708 The post office is about to close. 135 00:07:38,708 --> 00:07:40,585 SISTER GRACE: I can take whatever you have over. 136 00:07:40,585 --> 00:07:42,336 BETTY X: No. No. It's fine. It's fine. 137 00:07:42,336 --> 00:07:44,380 I don't wanna put more on your plate. 138 00:07:44,380 --> 00:07:47,300 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: Seriously, Betty. Let me take some off of yours. 139 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,469 {\an8}The last thing you need to do is spread yourself thin 140 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,345 {\an8}especially while expecting. 141 00:07:54,682 --> 00:07:55,850 {\an8}Oh, come on. 142 00:07:55,850 --> 00:07:58,936 {\an8}Anyone with eyes can see those nostrils widening. 143 00:07:59,437 --> 00:08:02,857 {\an8}(laughter) 144 00:08:02,857 --> 00:08:05,735 {\an8}I'll have Brother Clyde give me a ride over there. 145 00:08:05,735 --> 00:08:07,737 {\an8}BETTY X: Brother Clyde? 146 00:08:07,737 --> 00:08:10,031 {\an8}I was not expecting him to be in the running this long. 147 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:12,742 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: He's got a good lead, 148 00:08:12,742 --> 00:08:14,243 {\an8}but with his schedule, 149 00:08:14,243 --> 00:08:17,205 {\an8}it's hard to tell if he'll keep it. 150 00:08:17,205 --> 00:08:20,041 BETTY X: I need full discretion with this. 151 00:08:20,416 --> 00:08:24,212 {\an8}Please. I don't want anyone meddling. 152 00:08:24,212 --> 00:08:27,715 {\an8}If there's a chance to right the wrongs, it's in there. 153 00:08:30,259 --> 00:08:32,553 {\an8}SISTER GRACE: You have my word, Sister. 154 00:08:37,391 --> 00:08:40,311 {\an8}MUHAMMAD: "I look to you, Most Honorable One, 155 00:08:40,311 --> 00:08:42,230 {\an8}as you continue to heal, 156 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:44,941 to forgive Malcolm and allow him to step back 157 00:08:44,941 --> 00:08:46,734 into our Harlem temple. 158 00:08:46,734 --> 00:08:50,029 Which has felt so isolated and without purpose." 159 00:08:51,072 --> 00:08:53,241 Sister Betty's words have certainly not fallen 160 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:55,576 on deaf ears. 161 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:59,288 {\an8}It brings me no comfort to see her in pain. 162 00:08:59,288 --> 00:09:02,333 {\an8}CLYDE X: Make no mistake, this is not your doing. 163 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:04,043 {\an8}It is Brother Malcolm's ambitions that got him and 164 00:09:04,043 --> 00:09:05,628 {\an8}his family to this point. 165 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:09,048 {\an8}MUHAMMAD: I just didn't think he would stray so far from us. 166 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:11,133 {\an8}CLYDE X: When one seeks desire beyond Allah's grace, 167 00:09:11,133 --> 00:09:12,552 {\an8}he'll go as far as he believes, 168 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:14,095 even if it means poisoning others. 169 00:09:14,095 --> 00:09:15,429 MUHAMMAD: And you know this for certain? 170 00:09:15,429 --> 00:09:17,765 CLYDE X: Allah bears witness. 171 00:09:17,765 --> 00:09:20,518 {\an8}Malcolm has claimed your throne as his own. 172 00:09:20,518 --> 00:09:22,895 {\an8}Moved without your permission. 173 00:09:22,895 --> 00:09:24,146 {\an8}It's only a matter of time before he goes 174 00:09:24,146 --> 00:09:25,815 {\an8}after your followers. 175 00:09:25,815 --> 00:09:26,983 {\an8}MUHAMMAD: I must admit, 176 00:09:26,983 --> 00:09:30,403 {\an8}I felt these things but hope they would pass 177 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:33,406 {\an8}during his suspension. 178 00:09:36,826 --> 00:09:39,537 CLYDE X: In my humble observation, 179 00:09:41,122 --> 00:09:43,749 this will only make him resent you even more. 180 00:09:44,750 --> 00:09:48,087 He wants power, not forgiveness. 181 00:09:49,171 --> 00:09:52,049 {\an8}MUHAMMAD: The truth you speak, I cannot ignore. 182 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:56,053 Brother Clyde, how would you handle deviation? 183 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:11,944 BETTY X: You wanna eat? 184 00:10:11,944 --> 00:10:14,030 SHABAZZ: Okay. BETTY X: Yeah. 185 00:10:14,030 --> 00:10:15,281 SHABAZZ: I wanna eat this. 186 00:10:15,281 --> 00:10:17,992 BETTY X: Don't eat too much now. MALCOLM X: Hmm. 187 00:10:19,660 --> 00:10:22,246 Now that better not be the last of the strawberry. 188 00:10:22,538 --> 00:10:24,040 BETTY X: I know you're not breaking your fast with 189 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:25,416 no ice cream. 190 00:10:25,416 --> 00:10:28,669 MALCOLM X: You don't know that. 191 00:10:29,337 --> 00:10:31,631 BETTY X: Okay, girls. It's time for bed. 192 00:10:32,882 --> 00:10:35,134 Attallah, help me with your sisters. 193 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:36,510 MALCOLM X: Okay. All right. 194 00:10:36,510 --> 00:10:37,928 You have a good sleep, okay? 195 00:10:37,928 --> 00:10:40,348 ATTALLAH: Okay. MALCOLM X: Okay. 196 00:11:07,291 --> 00:11:10,211 (phone ringing) 197 00:11:12,546 --> 00:11:19,220 (phone ringing) 198 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:30,898 (phone ringing) 199 00:11:36,570 --> 00:11:37,822 Hello? 200 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:40,491 (dial tone) 201 00:11:47,498 --> 00:11:50,084 BETTY X: Is that another hang-up call? 202 00:11:56,966 --> 00:11:59,468 Maybe we should disconnect the phone. 203 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:02,680 MALCOLM X: Then how will all our friends be able to reach us? 204 00:12:10,688 --> 00:12:11,689 BETTY X: Here. 205 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:13,691 MALCOLM X: Thank you. 206 00:12:20,698 --> 00:12:22,616 BETTY X: Is everything okay? 207 00:12:22,616 --> 00:12:24,118 MALCOLM X: Yeah. 208 00:12:24,118 --> 00:12:25,828 Just this fast is taking more of a toll on me than I 209 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:28,038 anticipated but I'm fine. 210 00:12:28,038 --> 00:12:31,292 BETTY X: How was, how was your visit with Dr. Turner? 211 00:12:36,338 --> 00:12:37,965 MALCOLM X: It was good. 212 00:12:37,965 --> 00:12:42,386 Just awaiting the results from the scans but nothing alarming. 213 00:12:47,516 --> 00:12:49,560 And how are you? 214 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:52,646 How are things at the Temple? 215 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:56,942 BETTY X: It's fine. MALCOLM X: Okay. 216 00:12:57,443 --> 00:13:03,491 (phone ringing) 217 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:10,956 (phone ringing) 218 00:13:11,874 --> 00:13:17,213 BETTY X: Hello? Oh, good evening, Brother. 219 00:13:20,049 --> 00:13:22,593 Uh... 220 00:13:30,392 --> 00:13:32,937 MALCOLM X: Who is this? 221 00:13:34,855 --> 00:13:36,357 Salam, Brother Grant. 222 00:13:36,357 --> 00:13:39,193 GRANT X: There's something I need to tell you. 223 00:13:39,193 --> 00:13:41,153 MALCOLM X: What is it? 224 00:13:42,863 --> 00:13:45,407 GRANT X: They talkin' 'bout killing you. 225 00:13:48,828 --> 00:13:51,205 MALCOLM X: Are you serious? 226 00:13:52,498 --> 00:13:54,875 GRANT X: Yes, Minister. 227 00:13:59,255 --> 00:14:03,175 MALCOLM X: Who specifically told you that? 228 00:14:05,261 --> 00:14:09,056 GRANT X: Everyone. The topic of conversation. 229 00:14:13,602 --> 00:14:17,481 But it's feeling like more than a conversation. 230 00:14:18,607 --> 00:14:20,860 {\an8}ABERNATHY: Look, either we've been summoned here so 231 00:14:20,860 --> 00:14:22,987 {\an8}he can pressure us to accept watered-down 232 00:14:22,987 --> 00:14:25,197 amendments to Kennedy's civil rights bill. 233 00:14:25,197 --> 00:14:26,448 KING JR.: If the bill still exists. 234 00:14:26,448 --> 00:14:27,783 ABERNATHY: Whatever it is, 235 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:29,410 we need to hear him out because, like it or not, 236 00:14:29,410 --> 00:14:31,412 whoever occupies that office holds the fate of our 237 00:14:31,412 --> 00:14:33,581 fight against segregation in their hands. 238 00:14:34,081 --> 00:14:36,834 JOHNSON: I'm the goddamn Commander and Chief but 239 00:14:36,834 --> 00:14:40,379 Lady Bird tells me she will put my ass on the couch if 240 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:43,340 I do not get you to sign this before you all go. 241 00:14:45,509 --> 00:14:47,511 KING JR.: Well, it'd be my pleasure, Mr. President. 242 00:14:47,761 --> 00:14:49,513 JOHNSON: Outstanding. Welcome to the White House. 243 00:14:49,513 --> 00:14:50,723 Won't you please join me? 244 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:52,558 KING JR.: All right. 245 00:14:52,558 --> 00:14:55,311 JOHNSON: Please. Please. Have a seat. 246 00:14:55,603 --> 00:14:58,314 This nasty business down in St. Augustine, 247 00:14:58,314 --> 00:15:01,901 the Klan walking the streets attacking Negros who were, 248 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:05,696 who were protesting segregation is awful, is downright awful. 249 00:15:06,447 --> 00:15:10,576 But, Dr. King, you and SCLC, 250 00:15:10,868 --> 00:15:13,579 well, you're pressuring these, 251 00:15:13,579 --> 00:15:17,791 these local sons of bitches and create a, a, 252 00:15:17,791 --> 00:15:21,670 a biracial committee, well, now, that's just outstanding. 253 00:15:23,339 --> 00:15:25,007 ABERNATHY: We appreciate that, Mr. President, 254 00:15:25,007 --> 00:15:27,134 but real change won't occur unless federal 255 00:15:27,134 --> 00:15:29,386 intervention is made. 256 00:15:29,386 --> 00:15:33,766 KING JR.: Like the civil rights bill proposed by the President, 257 00:15:34,475 --> 00:15:37,561 former President Kennedy. 258 00:15:40,189 --> 00:15:42,524 Of the great tributes we can pay his memory, 259 00:15:42,524 --> 00:15:45,903 trying to enact some of the progressive policies he hoped 260 00:15:45,903 --> 00:15:49,031 to initiate would be a needed first step. 261 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:52,284 JOHNSON: I agree with you, Dr. King. 262 00:15:52,284 --> 00:15:56,497 And that is why I'm gonna pass this bill without a word, 263 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:59,208 not a comma being changed. 264 00:15:59,458 --> 00:16:04,338 And I am going to do so just as soon as possible. 265 00:16:08,175 --> 00:16:09,593 KING JR.: From my experience, 266 00:16:09,593 --> 00:16:11,553 "as soon as possible" is often used as a 267 00:16:11,553 --> 00:16:16,058 scapegoat terminology to satisfy Negro expectations 268 00:16:16,058 --> 00:16:18,978 while subduing those of your Washington peers. 269 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:22,564 As soon as we leave this office, 270 00:16:22,564 --> 00:16:24,984 Strom Thurmond and his fellow Dixicrats will rally 271 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:28,445 to kill this bill like so many others before it. 272 00:16:28,445 --> 00:16:31,824 As soon as possible isn't good enough. 273 00:16:36,161 --> 00:16:39,498 This bill needs to be executed immediately or our values and 274 00:16:39,498 --> 00:16:41,625 our vision may need to be redirected 275 00:16:41,625 --> 00:16:44,837 come re-election time. 276 00:16:46,171 --> 00:16:49,258 JOHNSON: Well, I... 277 00:16:50,467 --> 00:16:54,638 I admire that Texas-sized set on you, Dr. King. 278 00:16:56,140 --> 00:16:57,808 For a non-violent man, 279 00:16:57,808 --> 00:17:00,769 you damn sure are not afraid of a good fight. 280 00:17:00,769 --> 00:17:05,357 Passing civil rights in this political environment 281 00:17:05,357 --> 00:17:07,735 is going to be a war. 282 00:17:10,279 --> 00:17:13,991 KING JR.: When we reach a crossroads of moral ambiguity, 283 00:17:13,991 --> 00:17:16,368 we must be a little daring, 284 00:17:16,702 --> 00:17:20,164 a little bolder in our actions. 285 00:17:20,414 --> 00:17:23,167 President Kennedy's legacy is a shining example of that. 286 00:17:23,167 --> 00:17:26,628 Wouldn't you agree, Mr. President? 287 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:34,136 ABERNATHY: "Our value and our voices may be moved 288 00:17:34,136 --> 00:17:35,804 in another direction." 289 00:17:35,804 --> 00:17:38,640 Martin, you just strong-armed the President 290 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:39,892 in the Oval Office. 291 00:17:39,892 --> 00:17:42,936 KING JR.: Yeah. I bet he didn't see that coming. 292 00:17:42,936 --> 00:17:45,564 ABERNATHY: He wouldn't be the only one. 293 00:17:45,564 --> 00:17:48,025 KING JR.: What do you mean? 294 00:17:48,025 --> 00:17:50,152 ABERNATHY: We're on the same team. 295 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:52,696 Just let me know how far we wanna go. 296 00:17:52,696 --> 00:17:55,741 Pulling our support for LBJ would be a big move. 297 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:58,952 KING JR.: Listen, we can't let complacency hold us back. 298 00:17:58,952 --> 00:18:00,579 Not anymore. 299 00:18:00,579 --> 00:18:03,540 ABERNATHY: I agree, but we also can't let aggression 300 00:18:03,540 --> 00:18:06,043 push us forward past the point of no return. 301 00:18:06,043 --> 00:18:09,213 Don't want them calling you Martin X, do you? 302 00:18:16,512 --> 00:18:18,764 KING JR.: Did we hire a new custodial service back 303 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:21,016 at the office? 304 00:18:21,391 --> 00:18:23,769 ABERNATHY: No. Why? 305 00:18:29,191 --> 00:18:30,400 KING JR.: Nothing. 306 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:33,737 I just thought I saw something the other night. 307 00:18:47,793 --> 00:18:49,795 THURMOND: They're moving too freely around this city. 308 00:18:49,795 --> 00:18:51,505 I don't like it. 309 00:18:51,505 --> 00:18:53,006 HOOVER: They? 310 00:18:53,006 --> 00:18:55,425 THURMOND: King and his SCLC flunkies parading around our 311 00:18:55,425 --> 00:18:57,803 White House as if they run the place. 312 00:18:58,053 --> 00:19:00,222 My warnings have already gone unheeded since before 313 00:19:00,222 --> 00:19:02,391 the Southern Manifesto was even drafted. 314 00:19:02,391 --> 00:19:04,935 I have been shouting it from the hills. 315 00:19:04,935 --> 00:19:08,063 We need to keep these Negroes and communists out 316 00:19:08,063 --> 00:19:10,524 of our legislative processes. 317 00:19:10,524 --> 00:19:13,735 We're gonna have big problems if Johnson uses sympathies over 318 00:19:13,735 --> 00:19:16,780 Kennedy's death to get this civil rights bill passed. 319 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:20,284 I'm talking a national meltdown. 320 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:22,995 Now, what do you plan to do about it? 321 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:26,915 HOOVER: Exactly what I've been doing. 322 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:30,169 THURMOND: Well, it don't look like you're doing much 323 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,713 {\an8}of anything to me. 324 00:19:33,213 --> 00:19:36,717 HOOVER: My eyes and ears are everywhere, Senator. 325 00:19:36,967 --> 00:19:38,343 Places you wouldn't even imagine. 326 00:19:38,343 --> 00:19:40,429 THURMOND: See, I'm beginning to question the legitimacy 327 00:19:40,429 --> 00:19:41,805 of that statement. 328 00:19:41,805 --> 00:19:43,891 As I recall, it was me who identified the communist 329 00:19:43,891 --> 00:19:47,352 affiliations of that pervert, Bayard Rustin. 330 00:19:47,352 --> 00:19:49,146 Not you. 331 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:52,399 HOOVER: I know everything about Rustin. 332 00:19:52,399 --> 00:19:55,527 I know everything about all of them. 333 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:58,030 THURMOND: At least, I did something. 334 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,823 I'm not gonna stand idly by. 335 00:19:59,823 --> 00:20:03,327 HOOVER: Like your little filibuster in '57, hmm? 336 00:20:03,577 --> 00:20:05,579 24-hours of talking and urinating who knows where 337 00:20:05,579 --> 00:20:07,831 and the bill passed anyway. 338 00:20:07,831 --> 00:20:11,752 Senator, when I tell you it's being handled, 339 00:20:11,752 --> 00:20:15,589 trust my word and leave me to it. 340 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:44,576 ♪ ♪ 341 00:20:50,666 --> 00:20:53,418 MAN: 3:00 PM. Package received. 342 00:20:56,421 --> 00:20:59,258 KING JR.: I think I'm losing it. 343 00:20:59,549 --> 00:21:01,009 CORETTA (over phone): What do you mean? 344 00:21:02,886 --> 00:21:06,640 KING JR.: Either I'm seeing ghosts or I'm paranoid. 345 00:21:07,432 --> 00:21:08,850 Either way, 346 00:21:08,850 --> 00:21:11,853 I can't shake the feeling that someone's watching me... 347 00:21:11,853 --> 00:21:14,398 KING JR. (over phone): Hovering over my every move. 348 00:21:15,148 --> 00:21:17,067 CORETTA: I received a package today. 349 00:21:17,526 --> 00:21:19,528 CORETTA (over phone): There was a letter inside. 350 00:21:19,987 --> 00:21:21,321 KING JR.: From who? 351 00:21:22,322 --> 00:21:24,199 CORETTA: There's no return address. 352 00:21:25,784 --> 00:21:28,453 KING JR.: Well, what did it say? 353 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:34,584 Coretta, what did it say? 354 00:21:45,721 --> 00:21:46,888 CORETTA: "King... 355 00:21:47,431 --> 00:21:49,516 CORETTA (over phone): In view of your low grade, 356 00:21:49,516 --> 00:21:51,685 abnormal personal behavior, 357 00:21:51,685 --> 00:21:54,021 I will not dignify your name with either a 358 00:21:54,021 --> 00:21:56,606 Mister or a Reverend or a Doctor. 359 00:21:57,482 --> 00:22:01,069 You know you are a complete fraud and a great liability 360 00:22:01,069 --> 00:22:03,488 to all of us Negroes. 361 00:22:03,488 --> 00:22:06,116 Like all frauds, your end is approaching. 362 00:22:06,658 --> 00:22:11,621 CORETTA: You will find yourself and all your dirt, filth, evil, 363 00:22:11,997 --> 00:22:15,834 and moronic talk exposed on the record for all time. 364 00:22:16,668 --> 00:22:19,129 CORETTA (over phone): You are on the record." 365 00:22:23,633 --> 00:22:25,886 KING JR.: Was there anything else in the package? 366 00:22:27,512 --> 00:22:29,514 CORETTA: Nothing we can't talk about later. 367 00:22:35,979 --> 00:22:37,731 KING JR.: Well, I can't wait to see you. 368 00:22:39,691 --> 00:22:40,692 KING JR.: (over phone): And I love... 369 00:22:40,692 --> 00:22:42,611 (receiver slams) 370 00:22:57,167 --> 00:23:01,213 CLYDE X: Sister Betty. BETTY X: Brother Clyde? 371 00:23:02,923 --> 00:23:04,966 CLYDE X: Please, sit with me. 372 00:23:12,015 --> 00:23:14,726 You look a lot better than the last time I saw you. 373 00:23:15,018 --> 00:23:17,521 I take it Allah has bestowed his grace and peace upon you. 374 00:23:17,521 --> 00:23:19,314 It pained me to see you so upset. 375 00:23:19,314 --> 00:23:22,651 BETTY X: I'd have been less upset had I not encountered 376 00:23:22,651 --> 00:23:25,821 members gossiping over matters which they know nothing about. 377 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:28,532 It seems protocol is being disregarded these days. 378 00:23:28,532 --> 00:23:31,284 CLYDE X: There's no place for gossip in Muhammad's temple. 379 00:23:31,284 --> 00:23:32,536 Who were the offenders? 380 00:23:32,536 --> 00:23:33,954 They'll be dealt swiftly, I assure you. 381 00:23:33,954 --> 00:23:35,705 BETTY X: While I appreciate it, 382 00:23:35,705 --> 00:23:38,542 I don't need any punishments dished out on my behalf. 383 00:23:38,542 --> 00:23:41,628 CLYDE X: No, you don't. 384 00:23:45,048 --> 00:23:47,509 And speaking of protocol, Sister. 385 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:51,888 The next time you wanna relay something to The Messenger, 386 00:23:51,888 --> 00:23:54,641 please go through the proper channels. 387 00:23:55,475 --> 00:23:57,894 BETTY X: Uh, what are you talking about? 388 00:23:57,894 --> 00:24:00,522 CLYDE X: Sister Grace is not a carrier pigeon for messages 389 00:24:00,522 --> 00:24:03,358 regarding your, your husband. 390 00:24:04,317 --> 00:24:07,612 Please act accordingly. Thank you. 391 00:24:16,580 --> 00:24:18,373 ATTALLAH: Daddy? MALCOLM X: Uh-hmm? 392 00:24:18,373 --> 00:24:21,042 ATTALLAH: I thought mommy was coming. 393 00:24:21,042 --> 00:24:24,963 MALCOLM X: Well, she was, but sometimes things change. 394 00:24:25,589 --> 00:24:28,133 So I guess you're stuck with me. 395 00:24:30,969 --> 00:24:33,096 ATTALLAH: Can we get ice cream? 396 00:24:33,096 --> 00:24:35,599 MALCOLM X: Hmm, well, that depends. 397 00:24:36,516 --> 00:24:39,853 Can you tell me my favorite color before we get home? 398 00:24:40,562 --> 00:24:42,230 ATTALLAH: Um, blue. 399 00:24:42,230 --> 00:24:43,523 MALCOLM X: How did you know that? 400 00:24:43,523 --> 00:24:46,693 ATTALLAH: I know my daddy better than anyone. 401 00:24:52,574 --> 00:24:55,118 MALCOLM X: Please excuse yourself, brother. 402 00:25:06,838 --> 00:25:10,759 Attallah, can you give me a favor and go and sit 403 00:25:10,759 --> 00:25:14,513 right up on the top step of the porch, please? 404 00:25:15,096 --> 00:25:16,389 ATTALLAH: Aren't we getting ice cream? 405 00:25:16,389 --> 00:25:19,809 MALCOLM X: Excuse me. Just do as I say please. 406 00:25:19,809 --> 00:25:20,977 ATTALLAH: Okay. 407 00:25:20,977 --> 00:25:25,065 MALCOLM X: All right. Thank you. 408 00:25:34,783 --> 00:25:41,498 ♪ ♪ 409 00:25:51,841 --> 00:25:58,098 ♪ ♪ 410 00:26:04,688 --> 00:26:07,983 Allah, grant me your protection. 411 00:26:14,823 --> 00:26:21,121 ♪ ♪ 412 00:26:22,247 --> 00:26:24,124 (engine sputters) 413 00:26:25,584 --> 00:26:28,795 (engine starts) 414 00:26:33,508 --> 00:26:35,552 MALCOLM X (over TV): There was a sense of envy 415 00:26:35,552 --> 00:26:39,014 from the other officials regarding my so-called "fame", 416 00:26:39,014 --> 00:26:41,474 {\an8}and this was used to thwart my every move. 417 00:26:41,474 --> 00:26:44,394 {\an8}And it's my belief that I will be able to achieve more 418 00:26:44,394 --> 00:26:45,937 {\an8}on my own. 419 00:26:45,937 --> 00:26:49,649 And while I am still a Muslim and a follower of Islam, 420 00:26:50,066 --> 00:26:52,652 I will no longer be a member of the Nation of Islam. 421 00:26:53,570 --> 00:26:55,071 REPORTER (over TV): Brother Malcolm, what will be 422 00:26:55,071 --> 00:26:56,781 your first steps now that you are officially out of the 423 00:26:56,781 --> 00:26:58,408 Nation of Islam? 424 00:26:58,408 --> 00:27:00,952 MALCOLM X (over TV): This month I will be officially launching 425 00:27:00,952 --> 00:27:05,498 my own Muslim organization, the Muslim Mosque Incorporated, 426 00:27:06,249 --> 00:27:09,586 as well as the Organization of African-American Unity. 427 00:27:10,045 --> 00:27:13,632 And each will be designed and built to bring the authentic 428 00:27:13,632 --> 00:27:17,010 word of Islam and Allah to the people, 429 00:27:17,010 --> 00:27:19,471 bring Black men and women together in harmony 430 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:20,972 under the sun of truth. 431 00:27:20,972 --> 00:27:23,475 And I'd be remiss not to mention that, from here on out, 432 00:27:23,475 --> 00:27:26,561 I plan to join the frontlines of the civil rights struggle. 433 00:27:26,561 --> 00:27:28,438 REPORTER (over TV): Do you have the credentials 434 00:27:28,438 --> 00:27:29,981 to do such a thing, Mr. Malcolm? 435 00:27:29,981 --> 00:27:31,775 MALCOLM X (over TV): My sincerity are my credentials. 436 00:27:34,986 --> 00:27:37,530 CLYDE X: I wouldn't let his words trouble you. 437 00:27:37,530 --> 00:27:39,449 Malcolm's reaching across the aisle for allies 438 00:27:39,449 --> 00:27:41,409 who won't be there to greet him. 439 00:27:41,409 --> 00:27:43,703 He's burned too many bridges with the civil rights groups. 440 00:27:43,703 --> 00:27:45,872 MUHAMMAD: Maybe. 441 00:27:45,872 --> 00:27:49,668 Despite his insubordination, Malcolm is a leader. 442 00:27:49,918 --> 00:27:51,670 I wonder if the people will follow him? 443 00:27:51,670 --> 00:27:53,380 CLYDE X: I do not. 444 00:27:53,380 --> 00:27:55,256 Without the backing of the Nation, 445 00:27:55,256 --> 00:27:59,594 he's essentially an emperor with no clothes. 446 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:05,975 JUANITA: My goodness, Coretta, 447 00:28:05,975 --> 00:28:07,477 your speech was tremendous out there. 448 00:28:07,477 --> 00:28:09,062 CORETTA: Well, thank you. 449 00:28:09,062 --> 00:28:10,188 JUANITA: Oh. 450 00:28:10,188 --> 00:28:11,731 CORETTA: Juanita. JUANITA: Hmm? 451 00:28:11,731 --> 00:28:13,400 CORETTA: Have you ever had doubts about your 452 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,402 marriage with Ralph? 453 00:28:15,402 --> 00:28:16,653 JUANITA: Well, what kind of doubts? 454 00:28:16,653 --> 00:28:18,947 WOMAN: Coretta! Hi. 455 00:28:19,989 --> 00:28:22,283 I just wanna to thank you for organizing this event. 456 00:28:22,283 --> 00:28:24,411 You're like the First Lady of the Movement. 457 00:28:24,411 --> 00:28:26,996 The Black Jackie Kennedy. Take care. 458 00:28:26,996 --> 00:28:29,249 JUANITA: Uh-hmm. CORETTA: Bye now. 459 00:28:34,129 --> 00:28:35,672 JUANITA: All right. Now, about what you were saying. 460 00:28:35,672 --> 00:28:37,006 CORETTA: Oh, it was nothing. 461 00:28:37,006 --> 00:28:38,967 I just get into an uncomfortable place in my mind 462 00:28:38,967 --> 00:28:41,928 sometimes when Martin's on the road. 463 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:44,431 JUANITA: Well, I'd be lying if I said those thoughts 464 00:28:44,431 --> 00:28:47,892 didn't cross my mind every once in a blue moon. 465 00:28:47,892 --> 00:28:49,978 But our men, they know better. 466 00:28:49,978 --> 00:28:53,314 They're leading a tremendous movement. 467 00:28:53,314 --> 00:28:56,943 Everything they do is under a microscope. 468 00:28:58,987 --> 00:29:02,907 They're not stupid enough to risk it all for a night of fun. 469 00:29:03,491 --> 00:29:04,492 CORETTA: You're right. 470 00:29:04,492 --> 00:29:05,827 JUANITA: Uh-hmm. 471 00:29:05,827 --> 00:29:08,455 CORETTA: I was just in my head about it all. 472 00:29:08,455 --> 00:29:10,206 JUANITA: Aren't we all? 473 00:29:15,003 --> 00:29:17,172 GRANT X: There's at least 30 of us who've cut ties 474 00:29:17,172 --> 00:29:18,465 with the NOI. 475 00:29:18,465 --> 00:29:20,592 We follow your teachings, no one else. 476 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:22,719 There are others too but they're, 477 00:29:22,719 --> 00:29:25,054 they're too scared to leave the Nation. 478 00:29:26,055 --> 00:29:28,892 MALCOLM X: I'm optimistic that people will find us for 479 00:29:28,892 --> 00:29:30,935 the right reasons. 480 00:29:31,186 --> 00:29:34,814 Brother Grant, I'd like to name you the cofounder of 481 00:29:34,814 --> 00:29:37,776 the Muslim Mosque Incorporated. 482 00:29:37,776 --> 00:29:41,196 GRANT X: Brother Malcolm, that's, I'm honored. 483 00:29:41,988 --> 00:29:43,406 I won't, I won't disappoint you. 484 00:29:43,406 --> 00:29:45,784 MALCOLM X: I know you won't. 485 00:29:46,367 --> 00:29:48,953 GRANT X: But may I speak plainly? 486 00:29:48,953 --> 00:29:50,288 MALCOLM X: Of course. 487 00:29:50,288 --> 00:29:51,790 GRANT X: This organization has a potential to do 488 00:29:51,790 --> 00:29:55,418 great things but not if we are tackling them alone. 489 00:29:55,919 --> 00:29:59,088 Finding allies will not be without its own obstacles. 490 00:29:59,088 --> 00:30:02,383 Do you have a plan in mind? 491 00:30:02,926 --> 00:30:05,428 MALCOLM X: Yeah, I think I do. 492 00:30:08,097 --> 00:30:10,308 Brother Grant. 493 00:30:15,146 --> 00:30:17,524 GRANT X: Sister Betty. BETTY X: Brother. 494 00:30:27,158 --> 00:30:30,954 Hey, how do you feel about lamb chops tonight? 495 00:30:32,914 --> 00:30:36,751 MALCOLM X: Yeah. That sounds good. 496 00:30:40,129 --> 00:30:43,091 BETTY X: I have something to tell you. 497 00:30:47,554 --> 00:30:50,473 MALCOLM X: Okay. What is it? 498 00:30:51,766 --> 00:30:54,561 BETTY X: I wrote a letter to Elijah Muhammad. 499 00:30:56,813 --> 00:30:59,858 I was trying to salvage our family's reputation and, 500 00:30:59,858 --> 00:31:01,734 and lift your suspension. 501 00:31:01,734 --> 00:31:06,781 I didn't mean to overstep, but everything feels like it's 502 00:31:06,781 --> 00:31:09,409 slipping away. 503 00:31:10,702 --> 00:31:13,246 I should have told you. 504 00:31:15,206 --> 00:31:17,917 MALCOLM X: And how did he respond? 505 00:31:17,917 --> 00:31:20,753 BETTY X: He didn't. 506 00:31:22,964 --> 00:31:26,593 MALCOLM X: I have something I need to tell you as well. 507 00:31:30,346 --> 00:31:33,641 Elijah probably didn't respond because some in the nation want me dead, 508 00:31:33,975 --> 00:31:36,352 and he's making it clear in every direction. 509 00:31:36,352 --> 00:31:37,478 BETTY X: Malcolm. 510 00:31:37,478 --> 00:31:39,814 MALCOLM X: Betty, I wouldn't, I wouldn't, 511 00:31:39,814 --> 00:31:42,859 I won't let that happen. 512 00:31:44,319 --> 00:31:50,575 I won't let anything happen to you or our family. 513 00:31:51,576 --> 00:31:53,244 That's why I'd like you and the kids to 514 00:31:53,244 --> 00:31:54,954 come to DC with me. 515 00:31:54,954 --> 00:31:56,247 BETTY X: I just... 516 00:31:56,247 --> 00:31:57,832 MALCOLM X: I need you to be close by my side. 517 00:31:57,832 --> 00:32:00,877 BETTY X: I just, I can't believe this. 518 00:32:02,170 --> 00:32:06,883 MALCOLM X: Listen, Betty, this is our reality now, 519 00:32:06,883 --> 00:32:09,469 whether we like it or not. 520 00:32:14,140 --> 00:32:15,934 I love you. 521 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:18,311 BETTY X: I love you too. 522 00:32:22,398 --> 00:32:26,361 {\an8}♪ ♪ 523 00:32:26,361 --> 00:32:30,907 ♪ Ooh ♪ 524 00:32:31,824 --> 00:32:36,287 ♪ Ooh ♪ 525 00:32:43,044 --> 00:32:47,382 ♪ Ooh ♪ 526 00:32:51,094 --> 00:32:55,348 ♪ Ooh ♪ 527 00:32:58,142 --> 00:33:00,561 MALCOLM X: Don't answer the door while I'm gone. 528 00:33:00,561 --> 00:33:04,649 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 529 00:33:07,151 --> 00:33:09,445 KING JR.: Don't leave the room until I come back. 530 00:33:09,445 --> 00:33:13,741 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 531 00:33:13,741 --> 00:33:15,451 ♪ They can't see it but I know I'm ♪ 532 00:33:15,451 --> 00:33:17,203 ♪ Gonna change the world ♪ 533 00:33:17,203 --> 00:33:18,746 REPORTER: How do you respond to Senator Thurmond threatening 534 00:33:18,746 --> 00:33:19,956 to filibuster the civil rights bill? 535 00:33:19,956 --> 00:33:23,042 ♪ Yes, I am. That's right. Yeah. Yeah. ♪ 536 00:33:23,042 --> 00:33:25,253 ♪ They don't believe it but I know I'm gonna ♪ 537 00:33:25,253 --> 00:33:27,005 ♪ Change the world. ♪ 538 00:33:27,005 --> 00:33:31,342 ♪ Try to change the world. ♪ 539 00:33:32,719 --> 00:33:35,096 MALCOLM X: Reverend. KING JR.: Minister. 540 00:33:35,596 --> 00:33:37,807 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, ♪ 541 00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:40,435 ♪ hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. ♪ 542 00:33:40,435 --> 00:33:42,854 ♪ Ooh. ♪ 543 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:46,983 MALCOLM X: Who do you think this is going to hurt more, 544 00:33:46,983 --> 00:33:48,151 you or me? 545 00:33:48,151 --> 00:33:49,444 KING JR.: I imagine it's unlikely to aid 546 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:50,820 either one of us. 547 00:33:50,820 --> 00:33:52,447 MALCOLM X: Well, then let's keep them guessing. 548 00:33:52,447 --> 00:33:53,948 KING JR.: Amen to that. 549 00:33:53,948 --> 00:33:55,825 MALCOLM X: All praise to Allah. 550 00:33:55,825 --> 00:33:57,994 ♪ Change the world ♪ 551 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:04,042 MALCOLM X: I thought he'd be taller and thinner. 552 00:34:05,918 --> 00:34:07,670 BETTY X: What did you talk about? 553 00:34:09,088 --> 00:34:13,760 MALCOLM X: Hmm, mostly small talk with all the 554 00:34:13,760 --> 00:34:16,220 reporters and people around. 555 00:34:17,305 --> 00:34:21,642 But he was funny and, and quick. 556 00:34:23,311 --> 00:34:24,937 I like him. 557 00:34:25,229 --> 00:34:27,190 BETTY X: I had a feeling you would. 558 00:34:27,190 --> 00:34:29,108 MALCOLM X: Well, I never thought the man was evil, 559 00:34:29,108 --> 00:34:30,902 just misguided. 560 00:34:30,902 --> 00:34:32,945 BETTY X: Maybe if you two could sit down together, 561 00:34:32,945 --> 00:34:35,865 you could change his mind. 562 00:34:37,366 --> 00:34:39,494 MALCOLM X: Yeah. Maybe. 563 00:34:46,209 --> 00:34:47,502 BETTY X: What's that for? 564 00:34:47,502 --> 00:34:51,214 MALCOLM X: Mecca. Dreaming of Hajj. 565 00:34:55,301 --> 00:34:56,803 [singing in foreign language]. 566 00:34:56,803 --> 00:34:59,639 MALCOLM X: But there's no time. 567 00:34:59,639 --> 00:35:02,809 So much to do with the organizations. 568 00:35:10,149 --> 00:35:12,860 I'm so tired, Betty. 569 00:35:16,489 --> 00:35:18,616 BETTY X: Do you trust me? 570 00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:21,661 MALCOLM X: Uh-hmm. With my life. 571 00:35:21,911 --> 00:35:25,873 BETTY X: Malcolm, we're in this together. 572 00:35:25,873 --> 00:35:27,250 How can I help you? 573 00:35:27,250 --> 00:35:29,794 MALCOLM X: I want cleansing and guidance, frankly, 574 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:32,547 more than anything. 575 00:35:33,714 --> 00:35:38,219 BETTY X: Then go search for it. 576 00:35:38,219 --> 00:35:41,013 Find it. 577 00:35:43,724 --> 00:35:45,017 CORETTA: So he was charming? 578 00:35:45,017 --> 00:35:46,269 KING JR.: He was. 579 00:35:46,269 --> 00:35:47,770 And skinny. 580 00:35:47,770 --> 00:35:49,772 CORETTA: He looks fleshier in the photographs. 581 00:35:49,772 --> 00:35:53,568 KING JR.: Yeah. I imagined him differently. 582 00:35:54,443 --> 00:35:56,070 Especially with all the things he said, 583 00:35:56,070 --> 00:35:57,822 I thought he'd be more hostile. 584 00:35:57,822 --> 00:35:59,115 CORETTA: Hmm. 585 00:35:59,115 --> 00:36:02,118 KING JR.: But he was very warm, open. 586 00:36:05,830 --> 00:36:09,500 I get the sense that he's ready to move in a new direction. 587 00:36:09,917 --> 00:36:12,295 Maybe a conversation. 588 00:36:13,087 --> 00:36:15,673 So what are you thinking about doing tomorrow? 589 00:36:15,923 --> 00:36:17,758 CORETTA: I was just thinking instead of going to lunch 590 00:36:17,758 --> 00:36:19,468 tomorrow with Bella Abzug, 591 00:36:19,468 --> 00:36:22,346 I should pay the FBI a visit. 592 00:36:22,597 --> 00:36:25,600 Thank Mr. Hoover for his charming package. 593 00:36:27,685 --> 00:36:29,187 KING JR.: I'd bet he'd be surprised. 594 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:31,689 CORETTA: Uh-hmm. 595 00:36:31,689 --> 00:36:35,193 The nerve of that man to think that I would throw away 596 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:36,777 10 years of marriage, 597 00:36:36,777 --> 00:36:38,905 that I would let him destroy our family, 598 00:36:38,905 --> 00:36:41,991 the movement over some nonsense. 599 00:36:45,953 --> 00:36:47,747 KING JR.: Well, he greatly underestimated you. 600 00:36:47,747 --> 00:36:50,374 CORETTA: Yes, he did. 601 00:37:00,301 --> 00:37:06,557 ♪ ♪ 602 00:37:10,311 --> 00:37:14,315 We need to be more careful. Watch what we say on the phones. 603 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:17,735 KING JR.: Corrie. 604 00:37:17,735 --> 00:37:19,987 CORETTA: Hmm? 605 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:22,657 KING JR.: Listen, I'm sorry. 606 00:37:22,657 --> 00:37:25,368 I'm sorry that it's come to this. 607 00:37:26,494 --> 00:37:29,038 CORETTA: Me too. 608 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:32,667 But I knew the job was dangerous when I took it. 609 00:37:49,725 --> 00:37:52,228 KING JR.: I love you. 610 00:37:54,313 --> 00:37:56,482 CORETTA: I know. 611 00:38:04,365 --> 00:38:06,701 JOHNSON (over TV): The purpose of this law is simple. 612 00:38:07,785 --> 00:38:12,081 {\an8}JOHNSON: It does not restrict the freedom of any American, 613 00:38:12,748 --> 00:38:16,252 so long as he respects the rights of others. 614 00:38:17,461 --> 00:38:20,298 It does not give special treatment to any citizen. 615 00:38:21,424 --> 00:38:25,219 It does say the only limit to man's hope for happiness and 616 00:38:25,594 --> 00:38:27,555 JOHNSON (over TV): For the future of his children 617 00:38:27,555 --> 00:38:29,932 shall be his own ability. 618 00:38:30,349 --> 00:38:33,728 JOHNSON: It does say that those who are equal before God 619 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:35,688 JOHNSON (over TV): Shall now also be equal in 620 00:38:35,688 --> 00:38:37,356 the polling booths, 621 00:38:37,356 --> 00:38:40,067 in the classrooms, in the factories, 622 00:38:40,776 --> 00:38:43,863 and in hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, 623 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:48,200 JOHNSON: And other places that provide service to the public. 624 00:38:48,701 --> 00:38:52,413 Let us hasten that day when our unmeasured strength and 625 00:38:52,413 --> 00:38:56,792 our unbounded spirit will be free to do the 626 00:38:57,126 --> 00:39:00,254 great works ordained for this nation 627 00:39:00,254 --> 00:39:02,256 JOHNSON (over TV): By the just and wise God 628 00:39:02,256 --> 00:39:05,843 who is the Father of us all. 629 00:39:06,594 --> 00:39:08,763 JOHNSON: Thank you and goodnight. 630 00:39:18,105 --> 00:39:24,945 ♪ ♪ 631 00:39:28,616 --> 00:39:29,909 JOHNSON (over TV): Dr. King. 632 00:39:29,909 --> 00:39:31,660 KING JR. (over TV): Congratulations, Mr. President. 633 00:39:31,660 --> 00:39:32,787 JOHNSON (over TV): Outstanding effort. 634 00:39:32,787 --> 00:39:33,954 KING JR. (over TV): Oh, thank you. 635 00:39:33,954 --> 00:39:35,039 JOHNSON (over TV): Outstanding effort. 636 00:39:35,039 --> 00:39:36,999 KING JR. (over TV): You as well 637 00:39:38,793 --> 00:39:40,795 BYRD: What the hell do you mean you're switching parties? 638 00:39:41,170 --> 00:39:43,214 THURMOND: The Democratic Party doesn't represent men 639 00:39:43,214 --> 00:39:44,673 like me anymore. 640 00:39:44,673 --> 00:39:47,259 And with Johnson now doing the Negroes' bidding, 641 00:39:47,259 --> 00:39:49,845 it's just a matter of time until he does away with all 642 00:39:49,845 --> 00:39:53,516 traditional voting prerequisites in my 643 00:39:53,516 --> 00:39:55,226 state and yours. 644 00:39:55,226 --> 00:39:56,894 And when he does, 645 00:39:56,894 --> 00:39:59,021 the Democrat's power in the South will float away 646 00:39:59,021 --> 00:40:00,981 like piss in the wind. 647 00:40:00,981 --> 00:40:03,234 BYRD: And you think the party of Lincoln is where you, 648 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:05,778 of all people, can get that power back? 649 00:40:05,778 --> 00:40:08,489 THURMOND: Not today or tomorrow but soon, 650 00:40:09,031 --> 00:40:11,575 the Republican party will come to represent all the values 651 00:40:11,575 --> 00:40:13,369 that make America great. 652 00:40:14,161 --> 00:40:16,539 It just needs a push in the right direction. 653 00:40:17,665 --> 00:40:20,209 King's followers will see the passage of this bill as some 654 00:40:20,209 --> 00:40:23,003 kind of watershed moment, 655 00:40:23,003 --> 00:40:26,424 but history is written by the victors and 656 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:29,051 this game is only just beginning. 657 00:40:31,637 --> 00:40:33,347 BYRD: Strom. 658 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:39,437 SECRETARY: Sir, that parcel arrived for you earlier today. 659 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:43,232 Can I get you some refreshment? 660 00:40:43,232 --> 00:40:44,358 THURMOND: No, I'm fine. 661 00:40:44,358 --> 00:40:47,445 Thank you. 662 00:40:53,284 --> 00:40:58,414 ♪ ♪ 663 00:41:08,549 --> 00:41:14,805 ♪ ♪ 664 00:41:25,983 --> 00:41:28,068 (phone ringing) 665 00:41:28,068 --> 00:41:29,862 CORETTA: Hello. King residence. 666 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:33,407 Yes. Dr. King is here. 667 00:41:35,242 --> 00:41:37,912 Oh, my. Just a moment, please. 668 00:41:38,704 --> 00:41:40,372 Okay. 669 00:41:40,789 --> 00:41:44,543 Martin! Martin! Martin. Martin, wake up. 670 00:41:45,503 --> 00:41:46,879 Someone from the Associated Press wants to 671 00:41:46,879 --> 00:41:49,465 talk to you on the phone. 672 00:41:49,757 --> 00:41:51,509 Pick it up. 673 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:54,970 KING JR.: Hello? 674 00:41:57,348 --> 00:41:59,642 Yes. This is Martin. 675 00:41:59,642 --> 00:42:02,102 Good morning to you too. 676 00:42:04,772 --> 00:42:06,649 Really? 677 00:42:06,649 --> 00:42:08,359 My goodness. 678 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:10,653 Well, I just don't know what to say. 679 00:42:10,653 --> 00:42:12,154 No, thank you. 680 00:42:12,154 --> 00:42:14,073 I thank you very much. 681 00:42:14,073 --> 00:42:15,282 Well, all right. 682 00:42:15,282 --> 00:42:16,534 All right. Thank you so much. 683 00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:18,244 Goodbye. 684 00:42:20,913 --> 00:42:22,873 CORETTA: What is it? 685 00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:24,917 KING JR.: Well, I've just been named a recipient of 686 00:42:24,917 --> 00:42:27,127 the Nobel Peace Prize. 687 00:42:27,127 --> 00:42:29,380 CORETTA: Martin, do you know what this means? 688 00:42:29,380 --> 00:42:31,799 Oh, this legitimizes the cause. 689 00:42:31,799 --> 00:42:33,676 It means more allies, more donations. 690 00:42:33,676 --> 00:42:34,885 We can help more people. 691 00:42:34,885 --> 00:42:36,303 KING JR.: And more enemies too. 692 00:42:36,303 --> 00:42:38,013 CORETTA: Martin, you just won the Nobel Peace Prize. 693 00:42:38,013 --> 00:42:39,682 I demand you be happy about it. 694 00:42:39,682 --> 00:42:41,642 KING JR.: Lord, she's making demands. 695 00:42:41,642 --> 00:42:42,893 CORETTA: Yes, I am. 696 00:42:42,893 --> 00:42:44,311 Be happy. This is wonderful. 697 00:42:44,311 --> 00:42:46,605 KING JR.: Yes. It's glorious. 698 00:42:46,605 --> 00:42:50,276 And I'm happy and I'm honored and all of that, 699 00:42:50,276 --> 00:42:54,405 but all this greatness is just a bit overwhelming. 700 00:42:54,405 --> 00:42:57,032 Can we not talk about it right now? 701 00:42:58,492 --> 00:43:00,077 CORETTA: All right. 702 00:43:00,077 --> 00:43:02,496 Well, what do you wanna talk about? 703 00:43:03,038 --> 00:43:05,374 ♪ The feeling is real ♪ 704 00:43:05,374 --> 00:43:06,792 ♪ Something went through me ♪ 705 00:43:06,792 --> 00:43:08,168 ♪ I never felt like this ♪ 706 00:43:08,168 --> 00:43:09,503 KING JR.: Thank you all for staying a little later 707 00:43:09,503 --> 00:43:10,671 than normal. 708 00:43:10,671 --> 00:43:13,173 And thank you for the champagne. 709 00:43:13,716 --> 00:43:15,634 Coretta and I will be back in a week, 710 00:43:15,634 --> 00:43:18,345 but I know you all will be in good hands with Ralph. 711 00:43:18,345 --> 00:43:20,848 So I just wanted to say thank you all for everything 712 00:43:20,848 --> 00:43:23,100 that you've done. 713 00:43:23,100 --> 00:43:25,102 Know that winning this prize doesn't mean that 714 00:43:25,102 --> 00:43:26,854 the fight is over. 715 00:43:26,854 --> 00:43:29,815 We still have to keep up the good work. 716 00:43:29,815 --> 00:43:31,609 Everybody get some safe and I will see you 717 00:43:31,609 --> 00:43:33,402 all soon, all right? 718 00:43:34,820 --> 00:43:36,447 Good to see you. 719 00:43:39,575 --> 00:43:41,619 Hold it down for me, all right? 720 00:43:44,204 --> 00:43:46,832 Listen, all this pomp and circumstance is gonna get worse 721 00:43:46,832 --> 00:43:48,834 when we get to Oslo. 722 00:43:48,834 --> 00:43:49,960 ABERNATHY: Hmm. 723 00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:52,463 KING JR.: You've been quiet all night. 724 00:43:52,463 --> 00:43:56,133 Not my best photo but I'll let it slide just this once. 725 00:43:57,259 --> 00:43:59,386 ABERNATHY: That's what you see when you look at this? 726 00:43:59,386 --> 00:44:01,263 KING JR.: That and I can't help but notice that I've put 727 00:44:01,263 --> 00:44:02,681 on a few pounds. 728 00:44:02,681 --> 00:44:05,601 ABERNATHY: You know what I notice when I look at it? 729 00:44:05,601 --> 00:44:09,396 Montgomery, Birmingham, St. Augustine. 730 00:44:10,564 --> 00:44:12,483 All those photos from those campaigns. 731 00:44:12,483 --> 00:44:13,692 KING JR.: Uh-hmm. 732 00:44:13,692 --> 00:44:14,985 ABERNATHY: And in every one of those, 733 00:44:14,985 --> 00:44:18,572 I see me and you, side by side. 734 00:44:19,156 --> 00:44:22,117 But this is the first one I'm not in. 735 00:44:22,117 --> 00:44:25,162 KING JR.: Well, what was I supposed to do? 736 00:44:25,162 --> 00:44:28,624 Call the King and ask him to add your name? 737 00:44:32,419 --> 00:44:35,506 ABERNATHY: An acknowledgment would have been appreciated. 738 00:44:41,428 --> 00:44:43,889 KING JR.: Listen, I didn't ask for this award. 739 00:44:44,890 --> 00:44:49,228 Yes, shiny things comes with being in the front but 740 00:44:49,228 --> 00:44:51,146 it also comes with a heavy burden that 741 00:44:51,146 --> 00:44:52,314 you don't want, Ralph. 742 00:44:52,314 --> 00:44:54,316 ABERNATHY: Oh, you think... 743 00:44:59,988 --> 00:45:01,073 You think you're the only one who carries 744 00:45:01,073 --> 00:45:03,450 the burden of what we do? 745 00:45:03,701 --> 00:45:06,704 When your home got bombed in Montgomery, so did mine. 746 00:45:07,162 --> 00:45:09,081 When you got arrested in Atlanta and Birmingham and 747 00:45:09,081 --> 00:45:11,792 St. Augustine, I got arrested too. 748 00:45:11,792 --> 00:45:13,585 And every year when you spend 300-something days 749 00:45:13,585 --> 00:45:15,379 on the road away from your wife and family, 750 00:45:15,379 --> 00:45:17,881 it's me in the seat next to you. 751 00:45:17,881 --> 00:45:19,717 Now, you may be the face of this movement, but, damn it, 752 00:45:19,717 --> 00:45:22,845 I'm its legs, arms, and feet! 753 00:45:24,471 --> 00:45:27,433 I love you, Martin, and I am proud of you. 754 00:45:27,433 --> 00:45:29,268 But I'm not your damn sidekick. 755 00:45:29,268 --> 00:45:30,811 I'm your partner. 756 00:45:30,811 --> 00:45:32,688 And I have been carrying the burden of this movement every 757 00:45:32,688 --> 00:45:34,440 single day just like you. 758 00:45:34,440 --> 00:45:36,525 Everyone knows this. 759 00:45:36,525 --> 00:45:39,486 Only person who don't is you. 760 00:45:48,579 --> 00:45:53,292 (applause and cheers) 761 00:46:00,007 --> 00:46:04,678 (applause and cheers) 762 00:46:11,810 --> 00:46:15,439 MALCOLM X: Brothers and sisters and friends, 763 00:46:19,234 --> 00:46:21,528 and I see some enemies. 764 00:46:24,072 --> 00:46:27,451 In fact, I think we'd be fooling ourselves if we had an 765 00:46:27,451 --> 00:46:30,204 audience this large and didn't realize that there 766 00:46:30,204 --> 00:46:32,956 were some enemies present. 767 00:46:34,750 --> 00:46:38,670 So, today, we want to talk about the ballot or the bullet. 768 00:46:40,547 --> 00:46:42,800 Now, the ballot or the bullet explains itself. 769 00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:46,136 But before we get into it, since this is the year of the 770 00:46:46,136 --> 00:46:49,973 ballot or the bullet, I would like to clarify some things 771 00:46:50,307 --> 00:46:52,518 that refer to me personally. 772 00:46:53,101 --> 00:46:55,521 I'm still a Muslim. 773 00:46:55,938 --> 00:46:59,274 That is, my religion is still Islam. 774 00:47:02,402 --> 00:47:06,281 I still thank Mr. Muhammad for what I know and what I am. 775 00:47:06,698 --> 00:47:10,244 He's the one who opened my eyes. 776 00:47:10,494 --> 00:47:13,247 But that being said, a man, 777 00:47:13,247 --> 00:47:17,417 a human being still can't turn away from the truth, 778 00:47:18,418 --> 00:47:20,462 no matter how harsh. 779 00:47:21,213 --> 00:47:26,760 Whether you are a Christian or a Muslim or a nationalist, 780 00:47:28,595 --> 00:47:31,473 we all have the same problem. 781 00:47:33,267 --> 00:47:36,478 They don't hang you because you're a Baptist. 782 00:47:37,145 --> 00:47:39,314 They hang you 'cause you're Black. 783 00:47:40,482 --> 00:47:43,193 They don't attack me 'cause I'm Muslim. 784 00:47:43,735 --> 00:47:46,947 They attack me 'cause I'm Black. 785 00:47:47,698 --> 00:47:50,826 They attack all of us for the same reason. 786 00:47:50,826 --> 00:47:54,121 We're all in the same bag, in the same boat. 787 00:47:56,415 --> 00:48:00,836 We suffer political oppression, economic exploitation, 788 00:48:02,170 --> 00:48:04,423 and social degradation. 789 00:48:04,423 --> 00:48:07,551 All of them from the same enemy. 790 00:48:08,468 --> 00:48:11,555 So the government has failed us. 791 00:48:12,347 --> 00:48:15,559 The government itself has failed us. 792 00:48:15,934 --> 00:48:19,396 And the White liberals posing as our friends have failed us. 793 00:48:19,688 --> 00:48:22,482 And once we realize that all these other sources to which 794 00:48:22,482 --> 00:48:24,568 we've turned has failed, 795 00:48:24,568 --> 00:48:27,112 we stop turning to them and turn to ourselves. 796 00:48:27,571 --> 00:48:30,407 We need a self-help program, 797 00:48:31,742 --> 00:48:34,620 a do-it-yourself philosophy, 798 00:48:34,620 --> 00:48:36,914 a "do it right now" philosophy, 799 00:48:36,914 --> 00:48:39,625 a "it's already too late" philosophy. 800 00:48:39,625 --> 00:48:42,252 This is what you and I need to get with. 801 00:48:42,711 --> 00:48:45,297 A self-help program. 802 00:48:45,297 --> 00:48:48,342 A program that starts with Black Nationalism. 803 00:48:50,552 --> 00:48:54,097 Now I ask, are you ready? 804 00:48:54,848 --> 00:48:56,350 CROWD: Yeah! 805 00:48:56,350 --> 00:48:59,686 (applause and cheering) 806 00:49:02,564 --> 00:49:03,815 ♪ Radio. 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