Genius(2017)
Overview
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.
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Malcolm X
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Betty Shabazz
Coretta Scott King
Clyde X
Ralph Abernathy
Elijah Muhammad
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