Malcolm X 4K UHD (1992) (Imprint Films)

[BXR 1138]

Release Date 30-Jul-25





EDIT: Encoded by Fidelity in Motion (thanks to user nicwood for confirming with Imprint).


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Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox.

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10)
NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson
Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration
NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson
Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Three: Blu-ray Special Features

By Any Means Necessary: The Making of ‘Malcolm X’ – documentary (2005)
NEW 150 Locations and 1 Hidden Train – interview with production designer Wynn Thomas
NEW White Devils: The Cameos in ‘Malcolm X’ – featurette including interviews with Karen Allen and David Patrick Kelly
Deleted Scenes (with an introduction by director Spike Lee)
Archival interviews with director Spike Lee, actors Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Al Freeman Jr, Malcolm X’s daughter Attallah Shabazz & Malcolm X’s widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz

[nicwood]

This will be encoded by Fidelity in Motion as confirmed to me by Imprint.

[Filmmaker]

Originally Posted by nicwood

This will be encoded by Fidelity in Motion as confirmed to me by Imprint.

By. Any. Means. Necessary.

[asmodeux21]

The Criterion 4k edition was decent, but flawed( annoying filtering). The Icon 4k had a better transfer, though there were some compression artifacts. The Imprint 4k will probably be the best looking edition, especially with FiM being involved.

[Kyle15]

Imprint jumping on the doing-better-train (FiM no less!) says a lot! USA's labels getting closed in on!

[MifuneFan]

Best artwork of them all too, with the use of original poster art.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Best artwork of them all too, with the use of original poster art.

Just noticed the reverse art is the VHS cover! They know!

[nicwood]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

Imprint jumping on the doing-better-train (FiM no less!) says a lot! USA's labels getting closed in on!

Only partially as of right now. They’re only getting David for select projects. They also announced Midnight Cowboy and In the Heat of the Night at the same time but they’re being encoded by someone else.

Here’s what they wrote me: "We use various authoring houses for our 4K UHD discs. All are of the highest quality, work in Dolby Vision workflows, and author for other boutique labels too."

Sadly that’s not true as their non-FiM 4Ks I’ve tried aren’t as good.

[stigdu]

I think I read elsewhere that the UK version uses player-generated subtitles for the film, and the American release uses subtitles that are burnt in on the film. I always prefer the latter and don't have the film, so it will be interesting to see how the Imprint release comes out.

[asmodeux21]

I watched the movie yesterday. Bottom line, the Imprint 4k UHD edition is the best looking version of "Malcolm X" I've seen. It doesn't have the filtering issues of the Criterion edition and it doesn't have the compression issues of the Icon edition. The early scenes of "Malcolm X" with the soft focus, diffused lighting in particular look absolutely gorgeous. The colors really pop and bring out the best in the costumes. Nice compression throughout the movie. If you are a fan of the film, this is the edition to get.

[Darth Marcus]

In stock at Orbit DVD. Got my order in!

[asmodeux21]

Originally Posted by stigdu

I think I read elsewhere that the UK version uses player-generated subtitles for the film, and the American release uses subtitles that are burnt in on the film. I always prefer the latter and don't have the film, so it will be interesting to see how the Imprint release comes out.

The Imprint 4k UHD has burned in English subtitles( as presented in the theatrical release) during Malcolm X's prayer in the mosque. Great movie and great encoding.