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One Night in Miami... is a 2020 American drama film directed by Regina King (in her feature film directorial debut) with a screenplay by Kemp Powers, based on his 2013 stage play.
Directed by Regina King. With Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr.. A fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered discussing their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s.
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- Drama
- Regina King
- 2021-01-08
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X
- Eli Goree as Cassius Clay
- Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke
- Joaquina Kalukango as Betty X
- Nicolette Robinson as Barbara Cooke
- Michael Imperioli as Angelo Dundee
- Jerome Wilson as Elijah Muhammad
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Drew Bundini Brown
- Aaron D. Alexander as Sonny Liston
Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as Malcolm X, an iconic human rights activist who was the spokesperson for the Nation of Islam. In One Night in Miami, Malcolm X successfully recruits Cassius Clay but also feels conflicted abut his own role within the organization. Malcolm X was assassinated approximately one year after the events in One Night in Miami. Ben...
Eli Goree co-stars as the legendary boxer Cassius Clay, who earns the heavyweight title after defeating Sonny Liston. After converting to Islam in real life, Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali and famously protested the Vietnam War. In One Night in Miami, he's portrayed as a thoughtful 22-year-old who is uncertain about committing to Islam, if o...
Aldis Hodge co-stars as NFL running back Jim Brown, who played his ninth and final season in 1964 before retiring at age 28. In One Night in Miami, he's optimistic about a movie career but is reminded about Hollywood's unflattering portrayals of African-American characters. Brown made his movie debut in the 1964 film Rio Conchos and remained a work...
Leslie Odom Jr. co-stars as Sam Cooke, a soul singer who was at the height of his fame in 1964. In One Night in Miami, Malcolm X challenges Cooke to write inspirational songs that could positively impact the civil rights movement, which ultimately inspired the musician to compose "A Change Is Gonna Come." Nine months after the events in One Night i...
Joaquina Kalukango portays Malcolm's wife Betty Shabazz aka Betty X. In the Amazon Prime film, she worries about her husband while taking care of their six children. Betty X died in 1997 after her 10-year-old grandson purposely set fire to her home. Kalukango portrayed Michelle in the 2018 indie hit Chained for Life and recently appeared as Hannah ...
In a smaller role, Nicolette Robinson portrays Sam's wife, Barbara Cooke. Less than three months after her husband's December 1964 death, Barbara married musician Bobby Womack on his 21st birthday. Related: Why Amazon Original Shows Now Rival Netflix Robinson portrayed Tara Jane in Hart of Dixie and Sade in Love in the Time of Corona. She's perhaps...
Michael Imperioli portrays Angelo Dundee, Clay/Ali's trainer for the majority of his career. Dundee also trained Sugar Ray Leonard and George Foreman. He briefly appears in One Night in Miamiduring an introductory boxing sequence. Dundee passed away in 2012 at age 90. Imperioli famously starred as the mobster Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos....
Jerome A. Wilson has a small role as Elijah Muhammad, who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975. In One Night in Miami, Malcolm X is challenged to question his mentor's motivations. Muhammad passed away in 1975 at age 77. Wilson makes his feature film debut in One Night in Miami. Related: Who Killed Malcolm X? The Biggest Reveals From Netflix's...
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. portrays Drew Bundini Brown, the cornerman for Clay. In real life, Brown previously worked with the legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson (Jake LaMotta's primary rival in Raging Bull) and also wrote all of Clay/Ali's speeches. He died in 1987 at age 59, and was portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ali. Fans of HBO's The Wire will remember ...
Aaron D. Alexander portrays boxer Sonny Liston, who is defeated by Clay during the first act of One Night in Miami. In real life, Liston lost again to Clay (now going by Ali) in 1965, however it's been rumored that the fight was fixed. Liston mysteriously died in 1970 at either age 39 or 40 (his exact birthdate is unknown), presumably from a drug o...
In the aftermath of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964, the boxer meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown to change the course of history in the segregated South.
Jan 22, 2021 · This fictional retelling of a real night from 1964 follows four friends debating politics, religion, and social justice. Those four friends also just happen to be some of the biggest names in the world: Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali).
Jan 15, 2021 · Cast. See All Cast & Crew. Eli Goree. Michael Imperioli. Beau Bridges. Where to watch. Rate Now. Leave a Review. One Night in Miami revolves around Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown, who all join one another in Miami to talk about the Civil Rights Movement of the '60s.
Dec 25, 2020 · The One Night in Miami cast is so committed to their craft and portrayals of Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke.
