Spike Lee's Malcolm X: More Than Just a Biopic?

Okay, so I just rewatched Malcolm X (1992), and it got me thinking. Obviously, it's a powerful movie and Denzel is incredible, but I wonder if it's more than just a biopic? I mean, Spike Lee clearly has something to say about contemporary America through Malcolm's story, right? The whole ending, with kids all over the world reciting Malcolm's words... it felt less like a straightforward historical recap and more like a call to action in the 90s (and honestly, still relevant AF today). Think about the scenes in prison. They're not just showing Malcolm's transformation; they're illustrating the systemic problems that lead to his radicalization in the first place. And the contrast between his initial fiery rhetoric and his later evolution after his hajj? That's not just character development; it's a commentary on the complexities of race relations and the different approaches to fighting oppression. I feel like some biopics sanitize their subjects, but Spike Lee shows the flaws and the growth, which makes it way more impactful. Maybe I'm reading too much into it (lol, isn't that what we do here?), but I genuinely believe Spike Lee used Malcolm X's life as a lens to examine ongoing issues of racial inequality and the search for identity. The film invites us to consider how far we've come (or haven't...) since Malcolm X's time. What do you guys think? Am I reaching or is there a a stronger meta-narrative working here?