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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Madge Sinclair, ranked

Madge Sinclair appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Roots or Conrack.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Madge Sinclair appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Roots. Poster of the 1977 TV series and cover of the 1976 book, Roots: The Saga of an American Family
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Roots: The Saga of an American Family
Alex Haley, 1976
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Roots
Marvin J. Chomsky, John Erman, David Greene, Gilbert Moses, 1977

Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African village, sold into slavery, and taken to America. He makes several escape attempts until he is finally caught and maimed. He marries Bell, his plantation’s cook, and they have a daughter, Kizzy, who is eventually sold away from them. Kizzy has a son by her new master, and the boy grows up to become Chicken George.

Conrack. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1972 book, The Water is Wide
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The Water is Wide
Pat Conroy, 1972
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Conrack
Martin Ritt, 1974

The real-life tale of Pat Conroy, a compassionate and idealistic white teacher who educates a class of underprivileged black children in a remote school setting.