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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Stephen Henderson, ranked
Stephen Henderson appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Fences or Native Son.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Stephen Henderson 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.
Fences
August Wilson, 1986
movie vs book
Denzel Washington, 2016
In 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson lives with his wife Rose and their son Cory, and works as a garbage collector alongside his best friend, Jim Bono. Gabriel has since moved out to live across the street at Miss Pearl’s house, so Troy no longer gets rent money from Gabe, which places the family under financial strain.
Native Son
Richard Wright, 1940
movie vs book
Rashid Johnson, 2019
Bigger Thomas is a young African-American man living with his family in Chicago. One day, Bigger receives an opportunity to interview for a job as the live-in chauffeur for the wealthy businessman Henry Dalton and his family. Bigger’s friend Jack wants Bigger to participate in a robbery with him instead, but Bigger’s girlfriend Bessie convinces him to take the interview.