American Soul
American Soul
American Soul
Drama
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Overview
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2019-02-05
Runtime: 0h 40m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Jason Dirden
Jason Dirden
Gerald Aims
Iantha Richardson
Iantha Richardson
Tessa Lorraine
Christopher Jefferson
Christopher Jefferson
Julius "JT" Tucker
Sinqua Walls
Sinqua Walls
Don Cornelius
Katlyn Nichol
Katlyn Nichol
Simone Clarke
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Episodes - Season 1
Man is First Destiny
Man is First Destiny
Episode 1
Don risks everything to land an A-List performer in order to take Soul Train nationwide. While Tessa struggles to live up to Don's expectations, she discovers a new act that could be the next big thing.
Continuous Revolution in Progress
Continuous Revolution in Progress
Episode 2
Don works with an unlikely partner, Tessa has second thoughts, JT's old friend leads him down the wrong path, and the Clarke family awaits Joseph's return from Vietnam.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Episode 3
An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life. The Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss. Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.
Just Us
Just Us
Episode 4
Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show. Tessa goes to the extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show. JT's family is hanging by a thread.
Fault Lines
Fault Lines
Episode 5
Don has to save the show after a powerful earthquake almost brings the whole thing crashing down; Tessa has to make a choice between her career and the striking "Soul Train" dancers.
What Are You Looking At?
What Are You Looking At?
Episode 6
Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens to not perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new houseguest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.
Nothing to Fear
Nothing to Fear
Episode 7
Don celebrates the success of the "Soul Train" in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.
Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
Episode 8
When Dick Clark debuts a rival show, Don enlists the help of a renowned activist to take him down; JT makes a deal with the Crips in order to protect his family; Tessa auditions for a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.
68 BC
68 BC
Episode 9
In 1968 Don takes one step towards his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarke security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.
Proceed With Caution
Proceed With Caution
Episode 10
Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.
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