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Native Son is a 2019 American drama film directed by Rashid Johnson from a screenplay by Suzan-Lori Parks. It is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Wright. The film stars Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne, Bill Camp and Sanaa Lathan.
Mar 7, 2019 · Native Son (2019) | Official Trailer | HBO. Based on the Richard Wright novel, Native Son is the tale of an African-American man in Chicago who is hired to be the driver a...
The modern reimagining of Richard Wright's 1940 novel, Native Son, follows Bigger Thomas, a young African American man who takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family -- a decision that has tragic and unforeseen consequences.
Native Son is mentioned in a flashback in the film American History X (1998), when Dennis criticizes his son Derek's teacher for including lessons on African-American literature and affirmative action.
Apr 5, 2019 · James Baldwin tangled with its legacy in Notes of a Native Son, calling Wright’s portrayal of Bigger stereotypical and his tragic story as one intended for white audiences. With this remake, it’s another generation’s chance to wrestle with Wright’s ideas.
Apr 6, 2019 · Native Son: Directed by Rashid Johnson. With Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne. A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.
A young African American man in Chicago navigates a perilous world of money and power in this adaptation of Richard Wright's novel. Watch Native Son online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
