Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead is a renowned American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner, best known for his impactful works that often explore themes of race and identity in America. His novel 'The Nickel Boys,' which inspired RaMell Ross's film adaptation, tells the harrowing story of boys at a reform school in Florida during the 1960s. Whitehead's literary contributions have earned him widespread critical acclaim and recognition, solidifying his place as a leading voice in contemporary literature.
Born on Nov 06, 1969 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,577 | $2,700,000 | 2,258$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 54,577 | $2,700,000 | 2,258$ |
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France:
Colson Whitehead wrote the novel 'The Nickel Boys', inspired by the Florida School of Boys where Michael Bell was incarcerated.
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United Kingdom:
Colson Whitehead's novel is adapted into an intensely moving story of two friends trapped in a racist reform school.
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Andorra:
Colson Whitehead's 'Manifest delictiu' features Ray Carney, who ends his criminal life.
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Spain:
Colson Whitehead's 'Manifiesto criminal' is the second installment of a trilogy set in Harlem.
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Sweden:
Colson Whitehead's novel 'Nickel Boys' has been adapted into a powerful film.
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Uruguay:
Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel inspired the film adaptation competing for Oscars.
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Sweden:
Colson Whitehead's adaptation was noted for its completely subjective camera work.
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Peru:
Colson Whitehead is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner whose novel inspired the film 'Los chicos de la Nickel'.
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Liechtenstein:
Colson Whitehead wrote the novel 'Nickel Boys', which the film is based on.
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Liechtenstein:
Colson Whitehead wrote the book that inspired the film O Reformatório Nickel.
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