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Native Son (2019): Film vs Book
Film · 2019 · Directed by Rashid Johnson · Starring Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley
About the film
A modern version of the classic story, set in the present day.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookIt moves the story to the present and changes important details, which gives it a different edge from the book's period setting.
Read or watch first?
The book is a landmark of American fiction.
What the book gives you
Native Son by Richard Wright
A fast, intense story that makes you think about society and responsibility long after you finish.
Who will like it: Readers who want a gripping, powerful classic with real urgency.