Malcolm X

“We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock. Plymouth Rock landed on us!”

February marks Black History Month, and the Rio Theatre is honouring that with prime time screening of Spike Lee’s MALCOLM X on Sunday, February 11.

Lee’s grand, sweeping epic MALCOLM X is a tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. The film chronicles the iconic figure who hit bottom during his imprisonment in the ’50s,  became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride. With Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, James McDaniel, Al Freeman Jr, Lonette McKee.

“This is an extraordinary life, and Spike Lee has told it in an extraordinary film.” (Roger Ebert)

“Lee and company have performed a powerful service: they have brought Malcolm X very much to life again, both as man and myth.” (Newsweek)

“A spiritually enriching testament to the human capacity for change — and surely Spike Lee’s most universally appealing film.” (Washington Post)

“An ambitious, tough, seriously considered biographical film that, with honor, eludes easy characterization.” (New York Times)

Sunday, February 11
Doors 7:15 pm | Movie 7:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE


MALCOLM X (Spike Lee, 1992 / 202 mins / 14A) Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam.


*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime.  Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.


A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
  • Budget
    $34,000,000.00
  • Revenue
    $48,169,908.00
  • IMDB

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

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