Season 4 · Episode 7 — The Sword and the Shield
After his break from the NOI, the pain of betrayal from Elijah takes a toll on Malcolm mentally, physically and emotionally. When further betrayals within the Nation come to both him and Betty, he decides to speak out. The FBI targets Martin and Coretta, causing stress and paranoia, but the passage of the Civil Rights Act gives both Martin and Malcolm hope - and the opportunity to meet each other.
Season 4 episodes
E1An intense focus on the formative years of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X and their experiences and relationships as young children…
E2Malcolm is introduced to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who takes him under his wing after recognizing his potential with the NOI, but temp…
E3Malcolm builds space for Muslims in the Harlem community, meeting new member Betty Saunders. As romance builds between the two, a confronta…
E4After an attack leaves Martin grappling with his mortality, he must confront whether his fear is affecting his ability to lead. Malcolm see…
E5With Martin unjustly jailed, Coretta must call upon all her strength to keep pushing forward. When an opportunity to help Martin comes up,…
E6In an effort to force the passage of the Civil Rights Act, Martin and his allies attempt their biggest undertaking yet – the March on Washi…
E7After his break from the NOI, the pain of betrayal from Elijah takes a toll on Malcolm mentally, physically and emotionally. When further b…
E8Malcolm, knowing his death is likely imminent, works hard to care for his family, reconcile with his siblings, and speak truth to power abo…