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Genius
Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.
The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
Where to watch Genius
Genius is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video.
It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
Seasons
- Einstein — 10 episodes (April 25, 2017)
- Picasso — 10 episodes (April 24, 2018)
- Aretha — 8 episodes (March 21, 2021)
- MLK/X — 8 episodes (February 1, 2024)
Cast
- Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz
- Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King
- Gary Carr as Clyde X
- Hubert Point-Du Jour as Ralph Abernathy
- Ron Cephas Jones as Elijah Muhammad
Details
- Created by
- Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks and Jeff Stetson
- First aired
- April 25, 2017
- Episodes
- 36
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- National Geographic
- Status
- Canceled
- TMDB score
- 7.5 / 10 from 314 votes
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