OWN Announces New Docu-Series BLACK LOVE

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, will premiere the four episode docu-series, "Black Love," from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, on Tuesday, August 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after an all new episode of Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots" at 9 p.m. ET/PT). The series will air regularly on Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning on September 2.

"Black Love," highlights love stories from the Black community and seeks to answer the burning question, "What is the secret to making a marriage work?" "Black Love" dives into how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like, and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a cakewalk. The docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories.

Featured couples include Oscar-winner Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon, Hollywood power couple Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, NAACP Image Award-winner Tia Mowry and husband/actor Cory Hardrict, NAACP Image Award-nominee Flex Alexander and Grammy nominated recording artist Shanice, gospel singer Erica Campbell and husband/music producer Warryn Campbell, and many additional couples from around the country.

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