Two families from two eras – 1940s and present day – One White, One Black – are linked by a
violent family legacy and a historic home where an expectant couple uncovers a legacy of racism
and homophobia and must learn to embrace love to save their children from a doomed future
mired in hate.

SYNOPSIS:

“Begin the Beguine” is a timely and emotionally charged love story interwoven with a ghostly

tale that transcends time and prejudice. Set in the 1940s and present day, the narrative follows

Patrick Henderson, a defiant young African-American man, and Amy Sullivan, a determined

expectant White woman, as their lives converge through the haunted corridors of a historic

home.

During WWII, Patrick’s powerful bond with Albert, his white lover, challenges societal norms and

sets the stage for a transcendent romance. Fast forward to 2018 where Amy’s journey into her

family’s past, led by the spirit of her Great Uncle Albert, leads her to uncover Albert and

Patrick’s forbidden love story hidden within the walls of her inherited home.

As Patrick’s centenary approaches, he seeks solace with the spirit of his late lover, Albert, which

in turn draws all of them into an unexpected confrontation with George, a bigoted figure from

his past who is also Amy’s Great Grandfather. Their convergence forces a reckoning with a

history marred by racism and homophobia.

Amy’s path to racial reconciliation involves Candace, Patrick’s granddaughter, whose strength,

and love shine through despite the legacy of hate. Together with her husband Brad, Amy

embarks on a journey of discovery, compassion, reconciliation, and forgiveness. Their quest to

redefine their families’ legacies fights against the sands of time, as Patrick’s life nears its end.