Let Me Speak From America: Black Muslims Speak

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Timelife Films

Complete Record: A black man with glasses addresses the camera. A young black woman with a headscarf addresses the camera. They introduce themselves and discuss the evils of the white man and talk about why they became Muslims. A younger, tough looking black man offers his point of view. A well dressed older black man adds his comments. A dapper, white British man, identified as Malcolm Muggeridge, talks about the sudden popularity of Islam among blacks in both American and Britain. The frame changes to show Muggeridge sitting in front of a panel of the black speakers shown earlier. The older black man in horn rimmed glasses explains why he objects to the term “black Muslims”. They talk about slavery and naming principles. Muggeridge takes on an air of skepticism. The woman relates a story about a prophet, and tells Muggeridge a bit about Mohammed. One of the younger black men talks about how black people live more naturally than white people. The woman bites her lip, as if uncomfortable. The young man continues to talk about genocides inflicted by white people. Muggeridge asks if all white people are considered devils, and the panel answers affirmatively. The panel discusses the pledge of allegiance. Muggeridge cynically asks if the panel thinks they would be treated more fairly in Arab countries. They talk at length about different kinds of oppression. They turn to the subject of creation and the need to separate wicked people from righteous people. The subjects of fear, truth, and freedom of speech are discussed. The panel talks about eradicating white people.