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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Tone Bell, ranked
Tone Bell appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Survival of the Thickest or The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Tone Bell 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.
Survival of the Thickest
Michelle Buteau, 2020
TV series vs book
Michelle Buteau, 2023-
Mavis, a resilient black woman embracing her plus-size body and newfound single status, faces the daunting task of rebuilding her life after investing everything in a failed relationship. Determined not just to survive but to thrive, she relies on the unwavering support of her chosen family as she navigates the journey ahead.
Chasing the Scream
Johann Hari, 2015
movie vs book
Lee Daniels, 2021
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940’s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, “Strange Fruit.”