Why is Malcolm x is important within the story of the civil rights movement according to how he is portrayed in the film?

Malcolm X was one of the most influential African Americans in American history. He was a Muslim minister and an advocate for the rights of black Americans.

Malcolm X served as the spokesperson and public face of the Nation of Islam (NOI) for many years. This was a controversial organization that advocated black separatism and black supremacy. It also rejected many of the principles of the civil rights movement because of its emphasis on integration.