Genius: MLK/X - biographical series about the struggle of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X on Disney+.

On September 18, 2024, the fourth season of the Genius series makes its debut on Disney+ with a new chapter devoted to two emblematic figures of the U.S. civil rights movement: Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, this season entitled Genius: MLK/X offers a fascinating dive into the lives of these two charismatic leaders, played respectively by Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. After exploring the genius of Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso and Aretha Franklin, Genius continues to trace the lives of personalities who have shaped world history.

Genius: MLK/X traces the intersecting journeys of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, two major figures in America's civil rights movement. The series explores their respective youths, their relentless struggles for justice and equality, and the very different strategies they adopted to achieve their common goals. Their lives, though distinct, come together in their quest for African-American rights and dignity. This story highlights not only their struggles, but also the humanity behind these icons, right up to their tragic assassinations.

The series is aimed at audiences interested in civil rights history and political biographies, as well as those who followed the previous seasons of Genius. Genius: MLK/X stands out for its dual approach, exploring the lives of two figures who, though often opposed in manner, pursued a similar goal: the emancipation of African-Americans. This season may also appeal to those who have enjoyed works such as Selma or Malcolm X, two films that have already tackled these historic figures but in individual ways.

Genius: MLK/X promises to offer an unprecedented perspective on the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, two men whose worldviews profoundly shaped American history. Exploring their respective journeys and showing how they influenced each other, this new season follows in the footsteps of previous Genius seasons, offering an intimate and powerful look at extraordinary personalities. From September 18, 2024, Disney+ subscribers will be able to discover this ambitious biographical series, which is already shaping up to be a must-see for fans of history and powerful storytelling.

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