I need one of these networks to make @AuthorBJackson’s “The Ties That Bind” into a movie.

The book takes us through college @HowardU in the 60’s, the Vietnam War, the Black Panther movement — with mystic undertones, classism and a twist at the end ...[Thread ⬇️]

that makes you believe in LOVE. Funny thing about this book is I found it at the airport, abt 10 years ago now, and I’ve read it at least 10 times. It’s exceptional, and it’s needs to be a movie. So, casted it. @ava or @LenaWaithe — y’all should make this happen lol ⬇️
Randolph: @_Brandon_Bell
Jenna: @KekePalmer
Ellie: @iamtikasumpter
Leigh: @DomiNqueP
Ross: @TyLepley
Noah: @MehcadBrooks
Angela: @BiancaLawson
Grandmother Fuller: @msdebbieallen
Gramma Mattie: @PhyliciaRashad
@strongblacklead — that’s a CAST. Lol, more abt the book ⬇️
Randolph Fuller (@_Brandon_Bell ) comes from a family of prominent lawyers on the paternal side and from the Gullah people on the maternal side. Jenna Haywood (@KekePalmer) is considered too dark by the Fullers and did not have any “prestige” behind her name ⬇️
These differences between the two did not matter they loved each other, but to Grandmother Julia Fuller (@msdebbieallen) it was a disgrace. Jenna and Randolph were in love and planned to be together for the rest of their lives. However, an obsessed Angela (@BiancaLawson) ⬇️
....who was actually the grandmother's handpicked bride for Randolph’s brother Ross (@TyLepley) had other plans, which included making Randolph her man.
Randolph's maternal grandmother (@PhyliciaRashad) however, accepts the union and has them pledge their love in the family bible that has mystical powers and has been in their family on the island of Glendale Shores for generations. (This is where it gets GOOD) ⬇️
*spoiler alert* Ross (@TyLepley) ends up dying in the Vietnam war and Angela (@BiancaLawson) drugs Randolph (@_Brandon_Bell) taking advantage of his grief AND gets pregnant...just as Jenna (@KekePalmer) walks in..she’s devastated. And Randolph has to do “the right thing” ⬇️
So, he marries Angela. And Jenna moves away to begin her life. Fast forward twelve years, Angela still is obsessively in love with Randolph, but their ten year marriage has ended — mainly because she cheated on him repeatedly. But I digress, ⬇️
When Jenna seeks Randolph's assistance to help free an imprisoned friend who is accused of killing and FBI agent and being apart of the #BlackPantherParty it gives them the opportunity to rekindle their romance. And they do 😍. ⬇️
However, Angela will not easily give up her role as Randolph's wife. In her vengeful state, she uses Randolph's son, Trey (@JayREllis) as a pawn and with more lies and deceit, she turns him against his father. It’s a mess. ⬇️
But despite that Jenna and Randolph FINALLY get married. Advance twenty years later, all the carefully constructed lies and deception start to crumble. Every deceptive thing Angela has done comes to light. But here’s the coup de gráce ⬇️
Not only do Jenna and Randolph end up together, Trey and Haywood (@IssaRae), Jennas Daughter end up falling in love....and pledging their love over Grandma Matties mystic bible. ⬇️
I—
It’s the Black love and brilliance for me. We need a story like this @strongblacklead, @netflix, @betplus, @HBOMaxPR, @hulu.
@Twitter (@Blackbirds) do your thing 🤞🏾

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