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Genius•Season 4•Episode 1

Graduation

6.9/10 · 184 votesFeb 1, 202456 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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An intense focus on the formative years of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X and their experiences and relationships as young children and teens that shape and influence the iconic figures they would become. Malcolm’s release from prison and King’s graduation from Boston University

Directed byChanning Godfrey Peoples

Written byJeff Stetson

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Cast7

Aaron Pierre

Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jayme Lawson

Betty Shabazz

Weruche Opia

Coretta Scott King

Gary Carr

Clyde X

Hubert Point-Du Jour

Ralph Abernathy

Ron Cephas Jones

Elijah Muhammad

Crew3

Jeff Stetson

Writer

Channing Godfrey Peoples

Director

Channing Godfrey Peoples

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Graduation" is episode 1 of Genius season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 184 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples and written by Jeff Stetson, it aired on February 1, 2024.

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