We Own This City. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2021 book
VS3
We Own This City
Justin Fenton, 2021
TV series vs book
David Simon, George Pelecanos, 2022-

Baltimore, 2015. Riots are erupting across the city as citizens demand justice for Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who has died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Drug and violent crime are surging, and the city is reaching its highest murder count in more than two decades. Facing pressure from the mayor’s office turn to a rank-and-file hero, Sergeant Wayne Jenkins, and his elite plainclothes unit, the Gun Trace Task Force, to help get guns and drugs off the street.


Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part One. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Redbone: Money, Malice, and Murder in Atlanta
VS3
Redbone: Money, Malice, and Murder in Atlanta
Ron Stodghill, 2006
movie vs book
Jaira Thomas, 2023

Lance, a well-known Atlanta businessman renowned for revitalizing the city’s 911 system and his reputation as a ladies’ man, is found dead in his residence. Numerous theories and accusations surface regarding who might have wanted him dead.


Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part Two. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Redbone: Money, Malice, and Murder in Atlanta
VS3
Redbone: Money, Malice, and Murder in Atlanta
Ron Stodghill, 2006
movie vs book
Jaira Thomas, 2023

Lance, a well-known Atlanta businessman renowned for revitalizing the city’s 911 system and his reputation as a ladies’ man, is found dead in his residence. Numerous theories and accusations surface regarding who might have wanted him dead.


The Express. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1983 book, Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express
VS3
Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express
Robert C. Gallagher, 1983
movie vs book
Gary Fleder, 2008

Based on the incredible true story, “The Express” follows the inspirational life of college football player Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports.