Season 4 of ‘Genius’ focuses on Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

The next batch of NatGeo’s genius The franchise will follow two themes: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, thus be entitled Genius: MLK / X.

“Season 4 will explore the formative years, groundbreaking achievements, conflicting philosophies, and key personal relationships of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X,” according to the official description. While King pushed for racial equality through peaceful protest, Malcolm X argued forcefully for black empowerment, identity, and self-determination. With their adorable wives, Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz, on their side, King and Malcolm X became synonymous with the civil rights era and the fight for racial and economic justice. While they met only once and often challenged each other’s opinions, neither would have been successful without the other.”

He joins the series as executive producers Reggie Rock Bythwood (Brag, shots firedand Jenna Prince-BethwoodGunshots, love and basketball), while Raphael Jackson, Jr. and Damion Macedon (Mosquito Coast, PowerThey’ll be the winners, with Jeff Stetson.Shots, containment) Writing the pilot.

The new season will premiere on Disney+, as will all subsequent shows.

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