Malcolm X vs. Onibaba

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Onibaba is the more even film and has a distinct and consistent visual style. While Malcolm X has more powerful performances. I have to go with Onibaba here, but Spike Lee's film is a good one.

After further thought, I think Spike Lee's film beats Onibaba. While Onibaba is a masterclass on visual storytelling and Lee's first 3rd struggles to define itself, the 2nd half of Malcolm X is rather powerful. This could go either way, but today Lee wins.