BET has announced its upcoming special Gabrielle Union docuseries titled "My Journey to 50." The two-part special serves as Union's first project to emerge from her overall deal with the company, which was announced last June.
The documentary follows the "L.A.'s Finest" alum as she travels with her husband Dwyane Wade, family, friends and loved ones on a journey across Africa from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana, the parks of Namibia and the night life. from South Africa in celebration of her 50th birthday.
Stars: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Essence Atkins
“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and her closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is today as she discovers how deeply grounded that she has always been. On this journey, she will walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom, and shed what no longer works for her while inviting others to relearn, rediscover, and reconnect as we collectively celebrate our most authentic selves." program, according to BET.
In addition to Union and Wade, “My Journey to 50” will star daughter Kaavia James Union Wade, Gabrielle's mother Theresa, her aunt Katie, niece Chelsea and sister Tracy, along with Adair Curtis, Essence Atkins , Angie Martinez and more. . The series will premiere June 15 on BET+.
“I have always had a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Connecting to the birthplace of civilization and my own ancestry helped bring me closer to my true self," Union said in a statement. “There was no other place I wanted to spend my 50th birthday. It was an experience I will never forget and I am excited to have the public join me on the journey."
“It is a privilege to have Gabrielle as part of the BET family. We are delighted to present one of the first draft general deals of hers at BET+,” said BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills. “In this two-part special, Gabrielle takes us on a journey that is both heartbreaking and heartbreaking. We are honored to bring this story to our audience and to serve as a home for complex Black stories that celebrate and give voice to our shared experiences, heritage and culture.”
Joining Union as executive producer is Jesse Collins, who will oversee through his production company, Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Dionne Harmon, President of Jesse Collins Entertainment, said: “Jesse Collins Entertainment has had an incredible working relationship with Gabrielle over the years, so when we were given the opportunity to document this life-changing moment, we were thrilled. unite. It was an honor to be a part of her landmark birthday and to witness the transformative power of reconnecting with one's ancestral roots."
In addition to Union and Collins, Harmon executive produces alongside Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas, Sergio Alfaro, Tiffany Mills, Kian Gass and Erin Beaurem.
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