Passing. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1929 book
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Passing
Nella Larsen, 1929
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Rebecca Hall, 2021

Mixed-race childhood friends reunite in middle class adulthood and become increasingly involved with one another’s lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies as African-American and is married to a black doctor, Clare passes as white and has married a prejudiced, but wealthy white man.


Rob Peace. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2014 book, The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace
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The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace
Jeff Hobbs, 2014
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, 2024

The story unfolds around an inner-city Newark youth who secures admission to Yale but, in the end, succumbs to the harsh economic realities and the haunting demons of his past.


The Taking of Pelham 123. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1973 book, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
John Godey, 1973
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Tony Scott, 2009

A man calling himself Ryder and his accomplices – Bashkin, Emri, and former train operator Phil Ramos – hijack Pelham 123, a New York City Subway 6 train, at 77th Street. Ryder warns that every minute he waits past the deadline, he will kill a hostage.


Fast Charlie. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Gun Monkeys
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Gun Monkeys
Victor Gischler, 2001
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Phillip Noyce, 2023

Charlie Swift, a devoted friend and professional hitman, is determined to take down the new rising crew responsible for the assassination of his elderly mafia boss.


The Sun Is Also a Star. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2016 book
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The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon, 2016
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Ry Russo-Young, 2019

Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. The day before her family must leave, Natasha goes to the immigration office and makes a tearful plea for her parents’ case.