2. Denzel Washington, Malcolm X

Based on the book by Alex Haley and Malcolm X, this biographical drama movie directed by Spike Lee revolves around the African-American activist, who was at the center of the Black Liberation Movement of the 1960s. Washington’s portrayal of Malcolm X won him appreciation as he subtly handled the progressive change in views of the controversial leader and offered a commanding performance.
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