Genius MLK/X: The American Promise (Season 4, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

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MLK/X: The American Promise (Season 4, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

Martin attempts the March on Washington to force the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Finding the right words to unite the country proves difficult. When the Nation nearly suspends Malcolm, he re-evaluates his relationship with Elijah.

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37 cast members

Name	Known for
Aaron Pierre Malcolm X Malcolm X See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Kelvin Harrison Jr. Martin Luther King Martin Luther King See fewer	Luce (I) (2019)
Jayme Lawson Betty Shabazz Betty Shabazz See fewer	The Batman (2022)
Weruche Opia Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King See fewer	I May Destroy You (2020)
Gary Carr Clyde X Clyde X See fewer	21 Bridges (2019)
Hubert Point-Du Jour Ralph Abernathy Ralph Abernathy See fewer	The Continental (2023)
Ron Cephas Jones Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad See fewer	This Is Us (2016)
Donal Logue Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond See fewer	Blade (1998)
Griffin Matthews Bayard Rustin Bayard Rustin See fewer	Your Place or Mine (2023)
Sasha Compère Juanita Abernathy Juanita Abernathy See fewer	Genius (2017)
Quentin Plair Grant X Grant X See fewer	Tiny Beautiful Things (2023)
Mallori Johnson Evelyn Johnson Evelyn Johnson See fewer	Kindred (2022)
Adam Cropper John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy See fewer	Tenet (2020)
Ja'Quan Monroe-Henderson John Lewis John Lewis See fewer	Kinds of Kindness (2024)
Afemo Omilami Philip Randolph Philip Randolph See fewer	Forrest Gump (1994)
Karina Willis Dorothy Cotton Dorothy Cotton See fewer	The Other Black Girl (2023)
Al Mitchell Roy Wilkins Roy Wilkins See fewer	Just Mercy (2019)
Wilbur Fitzgerald Senator Byrd (as Wilbur T. Fitzgerald) Senator Byrd (as Wilbur T. Fitzgerald) See fewer	Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)
Zuri James Ronald Stokes Ronald Stokes See fewer	Whatever It Takes (2023)
Amethyst Davis Essie Mae Essie Mae See fewer	Kindred (2022)
Emelia Kahiha Yoki King Yoki King See fewer	Genius (2017)
Chione Narcisse-Williams 7-Year Old Yoki 7-Year Old Yoki See fewer	Genius (2017)
Carter Ace MLK III MLK III See fewer	Genius (2017)
Jaxon James 5-Year Old MLK III 5-Year Old MLK III See fewer	Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (2024)
Andre Williams Essie Mae's Husband (as A'Todd Williams) Essie Mae's Husband (as A'Todd Williams) See fewer	American Crime (2015)
Matthew Swift Reporter #1 Reporter #1 See fewer	The Line Cook
Joe Ditmyer NY Times Reporter NY Times Reporter See fewer	The Blackest Days (2013)
Ernestine Johnson Annie Annie See fewer	Think Like a Man Too (2014)
Derick Kown Reporter #2 Reporter #2 See fewer	The Passage (2019)
Phil Biedron Reporter #3 Reporter #3 See fewer	Juror #2 (2024)
Matthew Montemaro Reporter #4 (as Matthew Montemero) Reporter #4 (as Matthew Montemero) See fewer	Jesus Revolution (2023)
Taron Germany Assistant Minister Assistant Minister See fewer	The Time Capsule (2022)
Jared Simon FBI Agent FBI Agent See fewer	Will Trent (2023)
Royal Skye Bihlear Essie's Child Essie's Child See fewer	Genius (2017)
Tommy McNulty White House Guard (uncredited) White House Guard (uncredited) See fewer	Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)
Amanda L. Miller LA Reporter (uncredited) LA Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Black, White & Blue
Vinnie Varone Senator (uncredited) Senator (uncredited) See fewer	Monk (2002)