In the Heights. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2005 book, In the Heights: Finding Home
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In the Heights: Finding Home
Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2005
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Jon M. Chu, 2021

As the day begins, the Rosarios’ daughter Nina arrives home from her first year at Stanford University. Nina escapes to the salon to seek comfort from Vanessa, but Daniela and Carla insist on giving her a makeover and subjecting her to their gossip about the goings-on in the neighborhood, specifically about Nina and Vanessa’s respective love interests.


BlacKkKlansman. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2014 book, Black Klansman
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Black Klansman
Ron Stallworth, 2014
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Spike Lee, 2018

In 1972, Ron Stallworth is hired as the first black officer in the Colorado Springs Police Department. He speaks with Walter Breachway, the president of the Colorado Springs, Colorado chapter, but soon realizes not only did he use his real name, but he also has to go and meet the Klan members.


The Tragedy of Macbeth. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1606 book, Macbeth
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Macbeth
William Shakespeare, 1606
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Joel Coen, 2021

A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.


The Color Purple. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1982 book
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The Color Purple
Alice Walker, 1982
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Blitz Bazawule, 2023

A musical adaptation based on Alice Walker’s novel, portraying the enduring challenges faced by an African American woman residing in the southern United States during the early 1900s.


Kong: Skull Island. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kong: Skull Island
Tim Lebbon, 2017
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Jordan Vogt-Roberts, 2017

In 1944, two World War II fighter pilots, American pilot Hank Marlow and Japanese pilot Gunpei Ikari, parachute onto an island in the South Pacific after a dogfight and engage in close combat, but the fight is interrupted by a giant 100-foot ape. Packard goes in search of the transport helicopter piloted by his right-hand man Major Jack Chapman, intending to use the weapons on board to kill the ape.


Last Voyage of the Demeter. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Dracula
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Dracula
Bram Stoker, 1897
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André Øvredal, 2023

Drawing inspiration from a singular chapter, the Captain’s Log, of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this film unfolds its narrative on the Russian schooner Demeter. Tasked with transporting an enigmatic cargo of twenty-four unmarked wooden crates from Carpathia to London, the ill-fated crew finds themselves entangled in a series of inexplicable events during their treacherous ocean journey.


Survive. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2012 book
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Survive
Alex Morel, 2012
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Matt Eskandari, 2020-

Two ordinary people, Jane and Paul, are the only survivors of a plane crash that isolates them on a remote snow-covered mountain. Soon this unlikely duo will have to find a way to get back to society as Jane herself struggles with depression and her own personal demons while Paul does everything to try and keep her safe.


Survive. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Survive
Alex Morel, 2012
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Mark Pellington, 2022

Jane, who has to fight for her life when her plane crashes on a remote snow-covered mountain. Paul is the only other remaining survivor and together they embark on a harrowing journey out of the wilderness. There’s only one rule when you’re fighting for your life. Survive.