From Lilacs to Hollywood
The Origin of Three Heartbeats as One.
Discover how a childhood surrounded by lilacs, music, loss, and hope inspired the story of Three Heartbeats as One.
The Story
From the lilac bushes of the boondocks of Upstate New York to the bright lights of Hollywood, Etta’s journey is one of resilience, music, and destiny.
She finds her biological father after years of searching — only to lose him before he can see the dreams they both hoped for.
Then a famous musician enters her life and becomes the father figure who champions her gifts and propels her into the world of film, TV, and music.
History kept them apart.
In Etta’s heart, they finally meet.
Three lives. Three loves. Three heartbeats as one.
A true story of redemption, legacy, and the power of never giving up.
THREE HEARTBEATS AS ONE
An original screenplay by Evelyn Nelson
A story of three fathers, three defining relationships, and one woman’s extraordinary journey toward identity, love, healing, and purpose.
About the Film
Three Heartbeats as One is a deeply personal, music-infused dramatic story inspired by Evelyn Nelson’s journey through childhood, family, loss, discovery and the three paternal relationships that helped shape her life.
Project Status
Feature Film Screenplay — In Development
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