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The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.

"The true untold story."

Credits

Kelvin Harrison, Jr.Joseph

Samara WeavingMarie-Josephine

Lucy BoyntonMarie Antoinette

Alex FitzalanPhilippe

Minnie DriverLa Guimard