Variety has reported that the influential television show “Soul Train” is getting the cinema treatment. According to the article, Warner Bros. has commissioned Malcolm Spellman (“Dead Presidents”) to write while Don Cornelius, the original “Soul Train” host is tied to the project as a producer.
Obviously, the report is newsworthy- the original show ran for 35 years (1971-2006… that’s Mr. Roger’s type longevity), and the film has potential to be an intriguing portrayal of the television show’s racial, musical and choreographic importance. But can a “Soul Train” movie be successful in an environment that embraces the “Stanky Leg” as an acceptable dance trend?
The Soul Train YouTube Channel suggests that “the show offered a window into black culture, introducing a nation to music and dance, which they had never seen.” …
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