Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-202) and index.
Meeting Malcolm -- X marks the plots: a critical reading of Malcolm's readers -- Malcolm X and the resurgence of Black nationalism -- In Malcolm's shadow: masculinity and the ghetto in Black film -- Spike's Malcolm -- Using Malcolm: heroism, collective memory, and the crisis of Black males -- Afterword: Turning the corner.
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A bold critical examination of the life and legacy of Malcolm X. Minister and educator Dyson casts new light on the life and career of Malcolm X--and also on the aspirations and passions of the growing numbers who have seized on his l ife for insight and inspiration. An important work for the future of race relations.