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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Suzan-lori Parks, ranked
Suzan-lori Parks, known for works such as Genius or Genius: MLK/X, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 Suzan-lori Parks movies and TV series based on existing source material. 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.
Einstein: His Life and Universe
Walter Isaacson, 2007
TV series vs book
Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, 2017
The first season of Genius chronicles two periods in the life of Albert Einstein: the first as a patent clerk struggling to gain a teaching position and doctorate, the second as a scientist respected for his development of the theory of relativity.
Sword and the Shield
Peniel E. Joseph, 2020
movie vs book
Kenneth Biller, Suzan-Lori Parks, 2024-
MLK/X delves into the lives of the iconic figures of the civil rights era, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. This docu-drama series provides an intimate portrayal of their intricate roles as husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons, offering a perspective beyond the iconic T-shirts to reveal their humanity.