Abstract This assignment explores Mezirow and Bandura's learning theories through character analysis of Malcolm X, played by actor Denzel Washington in the film " Malcolm The goal is to examine the theoretical perspective of adult learning, transformative learning, and social learning theories and how they impact learning and character development. Applying adult learning theory through character analysis. The film "Malcolm leader of social change. While in prison, X becomes heavily involved in the Islamic movement and later meets Elijah Mohammed who is instrumental in his rapid rise to becoming the national spokesperson for Islam. His journey comes full circle when, after some opposition, he dissociates himself from the Nation of Islam and embarks on a pilgrimage to Mecca. While in Mecca X experiences another transformation that resonates throughout his life until his death in 1965 (Malcolm, 1992). Through the events of this film, I will analyze the character Malcolm . Mezirow, who is the developer of transformative learning theory, stated that the innate nature of human beings is to require understanding and meaning of experiences encountered in life. Mezirow also argued that transformative learning theory offers the student the ability to understand... middle of paper... Ch. Adult learning: A comprehensive guide, 132-137. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-BassMerriam SB, Caffarella, R, S., & Baumgartner, L.M. (2007b). Sociocognitive orientation. Adult learning: A comprehensive guide, 287-291. San Francisco, California: Jossey-BassMerriam, S.B. (2004). The role of cognitive development in Mezirow's transformational learning theory. Adult Education Quarterly, 55(1), 60-68Mezirow, J. (1997). Transformative learning: From theory to practice. In Cranton, P. (ed.), In Transformative Learning in Action: Insights From Practice, New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education No. 74. (5-12).San Francisco CA: Jossey-BassMalcolm Alex Haley ). (1992). The Autobiography of Malcolm X. New York: Ballantine BooksWorth, M. (producer) and Lee, S. (director). (1992).Malcolm X. [Film]. United States: Warner Brothers