‘Genius: MLK/X’ Trailer Explores The Legacies Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And Malcolm X

The latest installment of National Geographic’s acclaimed anthology series Genius examines the life and work of two civil rights icons. Genius: MLK/X takes a deep dive into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the legacies that remain.

The trailer opens by depicting the first and only meeting between the two men during a 1964 Senate debate in Washington, D.C., greeting one another as “Reverend” and “Minister.”

Two episodes will premiere weekly beginning Feb. 1 on National Geographic at 9:00 p.m. ET and available to stream on both Hulu and Disney + the following day. Additionally, the first episode of the new season titled “Graduation” is set to simulcast on ABC Feb. 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

According to the official description, Genius: MLK/X explores simultaneously the formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies, and key personal relationships of both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Malcolm X (Aaron Pierre).

The docu-drama offers insight into the varying aspects of each man’s quest, focusing on King’s goal to advance racial equality through nonviolent activism, and X’s advocacy for Black empowerment, identity, and self-determination.

Additionally, the eight-part series highlights the life work of their wives, Coretta Scott King (Weruche Opia) and Betty Shabazz (Jayme Lawson) as formidable equals of the Civil Rights movement.

Genius: MLK/X is from Imagine Television and Undisputed Cinema with Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Kristen Zolner, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Francie Calfo as executive producers. Raphael Jackson Jr. and Damione Macedon are showrunners and executive producers. Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, and Sam Sokolow are also executive producers.

For EUE/Sokolow, Sam Sokolow is the executive producer. Jeff Stetson penned the pilot and is also an executive producer. Channing Godfrey Peoples directed the pilot episode and also served as co-executive producer. Ambassador Shabazz served as a consulting producer. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. Watch the trailer for Genius: MLK/X above.

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