Genius - MLK/X (2024) (season)
Creators:
Jeff StetsonDirected by:
Channing Godfrey PeoplesScreenplay:
Jeff StetsonCinematography:
Trevor ForrestComposer:
Terence BlanchardCast:
Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jayme Lawson, Weruche Opia, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Ron Cephas Jones, Lennie James, LisaGay Hamilton, Margaret Avery, Ashley Romans, Joshua Caleb Johnson (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
An intense focus on the formative years of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X and their experiences and relationships as young children and teens that shape and influence the iconic figures they would become. Malcolm’s release from prison and King’s graduation from Boston University begin their respective journeys that will one day change the nation, but also begin a budding rivalry. (National Geographic)
(more)Cast
Aaron Pierre
UK
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
USA
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Jayme Lawson
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Weruche Opia
Nigeria
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Hubert Point-Du Jour
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Ron Cephas Jones
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Lennie James
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LisaGay Hamilton
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Margaret Avery
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Ashley Romans
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Joshua Caleb Johnson
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Jalyn Hall
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Parisa Fitz-Henley
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Gbenga Akinnagbe
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Shane Paul McGhie
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Danielle Jalade
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Emily Grace Dunn
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Ron Clinton Smith
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James Adam Tucker
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Keller Fornes
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