Written by PigskinLovingLady on January 11, 2010 at 7:26 am
BET is offering an unprecedented look into the life of Michael Vick, with a new docu-series that will follow him as he journeys on the road to redemption –in both his personal and professional life.
In this eight-part series, cameras will not only capture the NFL star’s return to football after a two-year prison term stemming from his association with a dogfighting ring, but they will also focus on much of his life prior to that turning point. Viewers will be given an unfiltered and personal experience of Vick as he restores his past and starts fresh for the future – not only for himself, but for his family and fiancée, Kijafa.
“It’s our hope that this documentary series will serve as means towards Michael Vick’s search for his personal truth, what led to the choices he made that ultimately changed his life and also, enlighten viewers that every decision you make in life matters. We hope his story will be one in which years from now, people particularly young men, will view and learn valuable lessons from, James DuBose, CEO, Dubose Entertainment. “Mike’s life may be unique, but his story is one that could be told ten times over by young men who find themselves faced with trials and tribulations. His truth has come by way of bad choices. His triumph will come by way of his commitment to change.”
“Michael Vick’s story is about second chances and we are excited to have the opportunity to tell his complete story,” said Loretha Jones, President, Original Programming, BET Networks. “What happened to Michael is endemic of what is happening to young Black men today. Michael could be anyone’s brother, father, uncle or son. It is our hope that this project will give viewers a glimpse of how he is rebuilding his life and moving forward as a human being and not just another sports figure.”
“I am not doing this documentary to show people that I’m back and unchanged by the experiences of the last few years,” said Vick. “I’m allowing the cameras to see the truth – the good, the bad and the ugly results of my decisions – with the sincere hope that it will positively affect others’ lives and prevent someone out there from making the same mistakes I did.”
Nowadays, it appears that everybody has a reality show, especially if you’re “coming back.” But if I’m willing to lose brain cells watching the Housewives of (pick a city), I can definitely support Michael Vick. It’ll be interesting to see him as a father and fiancée’. Will you watch?
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ms. complexity
Comment on January 11, 2010 at 7:31 am
Most definitely not. I like Vick and wish him all the best. But it’s on BET. I refuse to support that half-assed ‘network’.
ashlee
Comment on January 11, 2010 at 7:42 am
I am looking forward to this show. However I am torn because of the BET connection. I try never to watch that network.
VannieH
Comment on January 14, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Ashlee, I understand your sentiment. Perhaps this is something that BET can do that’s positive and not the buffoonery that is often on the “Black” Entertainment Network. I hope they do it justice cause I’m about tired of all the folks dogging (maybe not a good word choice) Mike Vick. He paid his debt to society and more than anyone else has for something of this nature. I’ll stop before I play the race card.
pigskinlovinglady
Comment on January 15, 2010 at 6:07 am
Ladies – The show is airing on BET, they are not producing it. Hopefully that will make ALL the difference.
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Comment on January 20, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Another scripted reality show. It won’t be the typical BET reality show for the simple fact that Mike is trying to change the negative image that’s out there of him. Therfore, you know his people will not have him on there acting a fool. They’re going to make sure he is seen as a good guy.