MLK Jr. and Malcolm X go 'toward the same end goal' in Nat Geo 'Genius: MLK/X' series

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. on their roles portraying civil rights pioneers Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. and how their missions impacted a movement.
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[@lilac749]

Both men did a phenomenal job portraying MLK and Malcolm X! I highly recommend this show and I look forward to seeing more movies and tv shows with these two actors!

[@aGwEENapple]

These two men exude such strength portraying MLK jr and Malcolm X that I would've never guessed they questioned their abilities! I found that so interesting that Martin Luther's name was originally Michael. I never learned of that before. And also how heavily effected he was by his grandma's passing. I can't wait to see more of the episodes!

[@MR.NDCOMICS]

I hope they release this on BlueRay and DVD

[@EdwardPeters-n5f]

Malcolm father was a strong black man,But it was his mother who nurtured the beginning of his strong black character.

[@Chris79379]

Interview too short 😮

[@marlenestanford3427]

Very informative

[@Ashurah-u7q]

MLK worshipped Jesus Al Hajj SHABAZZ AbdMalik worshipped ALLAH Where they came together Is for the humanitarian NEED

[@shangooya2522]

Awesome show

[@estherduah1983]

2 intelligent young men....

[@tlondonable]

Just watched the series. Best show ever 🎉!

[@wonettathomas4552]

Excellent

[@yokoshenron]

Beautiful show

[@AlnettaWagner]

Brilliant young men

[@homekatsushi]

1919 at Paris Peace Conference Japanese delegates proposed racial equality of all people but the proposal didn’t become a part of treaty of Versailles by the great powers meeting because of strong opposition from USA, UK and Australia. The chairman of the meeting Woodrow Wilson, who was the president of USA at the time, overturned it and saying that although the proposal had been approved by a clear majority, that in this particular matter, strong opposition had manifested itself (despite the lack of any actual votes against the proposal), and that on this issue a unanimous vote would be required. Its rejection led to the alienation of japan from the other great powers and increased nationalism leading up to World War 2. The world needed to wait until the end of the WW2. 1945 the racial equality of all people incorporated into one of fundamental backbones of the UN charters. During the WW2 Japanese fought for true freedom and equality of all mankind. Dr. King knew why Japanese started pacific war and attacked USA. Dr. Martin Luther King was inspired and encouraged by Japanese action and followed after Japanese.

[@SocialExhaustion]

0:32 that annoyed me lol “wah Oo Wah ah uh oh oo” sounds like fake pain singing. Can we stop putting that in black trailers 😒

[@AntoinettePalermo-xs6it]

Register to Vote. Do your research. VOTE ! We are living in Revelation 21:3

[@AntoinettePalermo-xs6it]

David Petraeus “IS” E jeans car rol in silicone disguise w/voice synthesizer. Petraeus works for the “Office of Strategic Services”, which goes into other Countries & cause subversion, in this case, America.

[@Ashurah-u7q]

MLK patterned his stance on Japans fight for equality Al Hajj patterned his stance after THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD🇸🇦PBUH Take a look at The Prophets last sermon

[@lavincentscott7118]

I’ve seen this series. It absolutely sucks very badly done. Please let African-Americans tell their old stories ..your welcome

[@1995DLB]

Please shut up. I enjoyed the two episodes. If you didn’t like it, then okay. Keep it moving

[@johnniejonesjr]

Wow. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

[@terryadams4853]

Manisfistation spirits of the ancestors.2-6-24

[@Carolinakid1984]

The guy playing MLK sounds like a drunk cowboy in a western. Malcolm was not built like a tank but overall it was a good series

[@oladeebiazazi4538]

Really I thought he had the best portrayal of MLK to date and Malcolm was pretty skinny

[@gab4690]

Yawn.

[@lavincentscott7118]

Actors were very badly chosen, makes no connection with the audience It’s a bust. And half az done

[@oladeebiazazi4538]

Really I thought they did a really good job

[@jenniferellis2188]

​@@oladeebiazazi4538Me too! I truly enjoyed it.

[@ORISONTV]

x was a light skin man

[@honeyc]

Your point?

[@ORISONTV]

@@honeyc x was a light skin man

[@honeyc]

@@ORISONTV your point?

[@ORISONTV]

@@honeyc x was a light skin man