Malcolm X (1992)

Zakee Howze: Young Malcolm

Quotes 

• 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.