5-O Studios London and Michael Winans have announced a new 7-part series entitled “Winans 100 -Legacy,” a uniquely researched and created story from 200 plus years of the Winans family history.
“Legacy” is a dramatization of the legendary Winans family, from ancestors Louis and Ruby (great, great, great grandfather – born year 1805) enslavement to their descendants’ liberation; their slave owner Winans was a Reverend.
The series “Thankful” reveals how the Winans family name is and always has been, synonymous with the glory of God‘s blessings.
This is an epic story; from the plantations of Mississippi to Michigan and the global world.
The story begins with Louis and Ruby and their 5 children of 13 children; who are making their way from the Carolina’s to Gloster, Mississippi – by way of plantation owner Reverend Winans.
A new beginning as sharecroppers emerged for the family, one that brought on 8 more children and a family of faith and direction.
Louis and family worked toward a representation of the historical legacy, a show of work and faith of miracles.
The struggles of his family is shown in a generous and stunning style; the quality of his reverence will captivate the piously devout. This is the crux of the drama in the early parts of the story, as the forefathers journey through many travels before the destination of Michigan.
Taking inspiration from the stories being told, the music will represent the melody masters who are now carefully crafting the film’s soundtrack; using the unique musical talents of the Winans family, many friends and music artists around the globe who will help paint an award winning soundtrack.
Spanning more than six generations and counting, the Winans family legacy continues.
The series will debut in 2024.
