JFK ( 1991 )
directed by
Oliver Stone
starring
Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Bacon

Controversial filmmaker Oliver Stone combines fact and speculation in his film about the assassination of America's 35th president. Curious New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison investigates the FBI's official story of the murder of JFK. While sifting through files and interviewing numerous witnesses, he uncovers a possible governmental conspiracy to kill the president. Starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Kevin Bacon, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two.

Writer/director Oliver Stone, producer Clayton Townsend and actors Ed Asner, Michael Rooker and Tony Plana talk about Stone's compelling and controversial take on the assassination of one of America's most popular presidents.

Malcolm X ( 1992 )
directed by
Spike Lee
starring
Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Al Freeman Jr.

Spike Lee directs the historical biopic on Malcolm X. Born Malcolm Little, the film follows his troubled childhood to his time in prison, his rise as a spiritual leader to that fateful day at the Audobon Ballroom. Denzel Washington shines in his portrayal of the controversial figure in an Oscar-nominated performance.