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American Soul

American Soul

Description: This scripted drama combines fictional and real-life characters and moments to tell the story of a young, ambitious and troubled entrepreneur who created "Soul Train," one of the most predominant television shows for African-American culture. Set in the early 1970s and filled with music, dance, fashion and glamour, the series reveals what it took to launch the first nationally-syndicated black music show and what happened when the music stopped. Through it all, 30-something Don Cornelius sacrifices all that he loves to follow his dream.
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 18
First episode air date: February 5, 2019
Network: BET
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