The important thing is to be realistic. We all like you here, you know that. But you're a...
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Mr. Ostrowski:
The important thing is to be realistic. We all like you here, you know that. But you're a nigger - and a lawyer is no realistic goal for a nigger.
Young Malcolm:
But why, Mr. Ostrowski? l gets the best grades in class. l got voted class president. l want to be a lawyer.
Mr. Ostrowski:
Now, l want you to think about something that you can be. You're good with your hands, making things. People would give you work. l would myself! Why don't you become a carpenter? That's a good profession for a colored. Wasn't your pa a carpenter? Jesus was a carpenter. People like you as a person. You're doing real well. Remember what we said: "Nothing succeeds like success." Let me hear it.
Young Malcolm:
Nothing succeeds like success.
Mr. Ostrowski:
Right! As long as you're realistic.
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The important thing is to be realistic
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We all like you here you know that
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But you're a nigger
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and a lawyer is no realistic goal for a nigger
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But why Mr Ostrowski
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I gets the best grades in class
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I got voted class president I want to be a lawyer
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I want you to think about something that you can be
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You're good with your hands making things
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People would give you work I would
Clip duration: 34 seconds
Views: 146
Timestamp in movie: 00h 26m 26s
Uploaded: 03 April, 2022
Genres: biography, drama, history
Summary: 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.
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