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[04/14/16 - 08:06 AM]
TV One Represents Black Culture by Defying Expectations with 26 Original Movies, 14 New and Returning Series and First Scripted Drama in 2017
"By expanding our programming genres and archetypes that represent the black community, we offer advertisers the opportunity to be seen in an environment that is both positive and unique," said Brad Siegel.






ELLA & MARILYN (TV ONE)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
4/14/16
STATUS:
previously in development
DESCRIPTION:
(from TV One's press release, April 2016) This original film tells the true story of the unexpected yet authentic friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. Kindred spirits, the women shared similar relationship issues with their husbands and found solace in each other. The movie also follows the fight the women took on to desegregate the nightclub business. Against all odds, the clever and talented women enlisted the help of "A-List" Hollywood in their endeavor, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Burt Lancaster, Peter Lawford, Cary Grant, Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and more. Ella and Marilyn's mission would ultimately give rise to perhaps the greatest jazz recordings in history.
CREW INFORMATION:
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GENRE(S):
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· no information is available