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The Dead Are Arising
Les Payne, Tamara Payne · Book · 2020
You appreciated how The Dead Are Arising meticulously interrogates historical narratives to uncover the complex, often hidden truths behind American icons.
Films on the same thread
Malcolm X
Spike Lee · Film · 1992
Shares a thread with The Dead Are Arising: Civil Rights Movement.
Like The Dead Are Arising, this film offers a profound character study that captures the personal transformation of Malcolm X and his pivotal role in the fight for liberation.
Series on the same thread
Who Killed Malcolm X?
Phil Bertelsen · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The Dead Are Arising: Civil Rights Movement.
This documentary echoes the investigative rigor found in The Dead Are Arising by challenging long-held assumptions and seeking definitive justice regarding the circumstances of Malcolm X's tragic assassination.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
Explores: corruption, political scandal, accountability.
Fans of the deep-dive research in The Dead Are Arising will value how this podcast exposes systemic corruption through persistent, high-stakes investigative journalism that reveals buried political history.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Shares a thread with The Dead Are Arising: systemic racism.
Much like the expansive scope of The Dead Are Arising, this series re-examines the foundational narratives of the United States to highlight the enduring impact of systemic racial injustice.
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Common questions
Is The Dead Are Arising based on original research?
Yes, The Dead Are Arising is the result of a thirty-year investigative project. Les Payne conducted hundreds of hours of personal interviews to create this biography, aiming to separate fact from fiction and rewrite the established narrative surrounding the life of Malcolm X.
Who wrote The Dead Are Arising?
The Dead Are Arising was written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Les Payne and Tamara Payne. Les Payne began the extensive research for this biography in 1990, dedicating nearly three decades to uncovering new details about the life and history of Malcolm X.
What kind of book is The Dead Are Arising?
The Dead Are Arising is an epic, award-winning biography of Malcolm X. It serves as a comprehensive historical portrait that relies on decades of investigative work and personal interviews to provide a detailed and accurate account of the subject's life.
How long did it take to complete The Dead Are Arising?
The research and writing process for The Dead Are Arising spanned nearly thirty years. Les Payne started his investigative quest into the life of Malcolm X in 1990, continuing his work until the biography was finalized and published in 2020.