Noble Blackwell's Night Train Project Description: Noble’s Family tells his long overdue story to restore Noble's Legacy. This (4) episode docuseries documents Noble as a skilled weaver using the medium of radio, television and music concerts to introduce local talent and increase the popularity of national recording artist from 1952 - 1972.  The (5) song companion EP features original music written by grandson Jisaak &  granddaughter Jolie under their production company PAKreative Group, performed by all the grandchildren.  T he intersection of different genres as transition music for each episode includes: Track 1, Title Song “Night Train Legacy”(Hip Hop);  Track 2,"Found Myself In You"(Country); Track 3, "Be A Legend" (Funk/Pop); Track 4, "Train of Thought," (R & B); Track 5, "Somewhere I Should've Known"(Spoken Word/Gospel).

Objective: To produce this docuseries as a 60 minute commentary (4 -15 minute episodes) to fill in gaps, connect inconsistencies and correct erroneous information surrounding Noble Blackwell’s contributions to empower black people in Nashville TN  to introduce the culture , the music nationally and globally.  

Goal: To use clips of the original Night Train as the vehicle to on board and off board making stops along the way to creatively present details previously not shared.  Episode 1, "The purpose of Night ."  You will be shocked to learn it was created as a syndicated program for WLAC-TV with the intention of a global reach in 1964. Episode 2, "The Impact of NB Productions," Night Train the TV show was sold to southern black cities to meet the FCC civil rights programming quota.  Episode 3, "The Intersection of WVOL Radio Station." Noble Blackwell saved the station from being burned down and created the "Goodwill Fund" to help disenfranchised listeners. Episode 4, "The Legacy Continues" introduces Noble's impact climbing the CBS corporate ladder and other stops along the way. 

Project highlights: Eyewitness testimony from Katie Blackwell Noble’s wife and son Michael who was an adolescent at that time. Each episode opens with an original Night Train Clip, commercials and Noble’s Intro and Outro. Along with newly discovered audio tapes with Noble telling his story in his own voice. Noble’s children and grandchildren will present evidence and explanations from Noble’s perspective on his role in the groundbreaking variety show and beyond.  A Memorabilia Set featuring photos and other artifacts will be the backdrop through out the series. 

If you are a truth seeker and believe people should receive credit for the work they've done. Supporting this project will check those boxes for you. THANK YOU!

Learn more on the website:nobleblackwellnighttrain.com