Don Cornelius Inspired Drama ‘American Soul’ In The Works
Don Cornelius (circa 2011)
Don Cornelius Inspired Drama ‘American Soul’ Underway
A new drama inspired by the life of Don Cornelius is underway at BET. Titled, American Soul, the project is inspired by the personal trials and professional successes of a young, ambitious and troubled impresario, Don Cornelius. The 10-episode drama is an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and musicians in a cutthroat Hollywood in the 1970s and how they work, play, rise and fall against the backdrop of the show most responsible for the way African-American culture was perceived by the world.
Jesse Collins, Jonathan Prince and Devon Greggory executive produce. Don’s son, Tony Cornelius, will co-exec produce alongside Andy Horne. Greggory will pen the pilot and Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce.
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I hope this is done right, because this should be really good!
I hope BET gives the Great Don Cornelius of my great City Chicago his just due!
Make it great!
Longtime coming
Let’s just hope they cast his love interest as a light skinned black woman playing a white woman you know, just like how white people portray us without actually using us. You do know he died leaving all his money and legacy to a white woman. So I’ll just hold my breath on this one.