12 Great Movie Duos That Were Based On Real Life Events

5. Malcolm X (Malcolm & Betty)

5 Malcolm X Regardless of how their meeting and subsequent wedding are portrayed in this movie, the relationship between Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz is an incredibly powerful thing. So much love and warmth emanates from the screen in the time both Angela Bassett and Denzel Washington take in their scenes together, and the cinematography of Ernest Dickerson and directing by Spike Lee make it even more potent. Through their life together, Malcolm and Betty explore the reality of many of the problems Malcolm speaks about and works to solve, in all of its complexities. It's heavy material that has so much life behind it, and it's just captivating.
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Ian Boucher is many things when he is not writing for WhatCulture.com -- explorer, friend of nature, and librarian. He enjoys stories of many kinds and is fascinated with what different mediums can bring to them. He has developed particular affections for movies and comic books, especially the ones that need more attention, taking them absolutely seriously with a sense of humor. He constantly strives to build his understanding of the relationships between world cultures, messages, and audiences.