Beyoncé’s Dad Mathew Knowles' 2017 Memoir Set For Movie & Series Adaptation

Beyoncé's dad, Mathew Knowles, is getting his own movie and series adaptation! 

While the singer continues celebrating the success of "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," her father has also embraced his Hollywood era. On Tuesday, he revealed a deal with Say Unkel Entertainment to adapt his memoir, "Racism From the Eyes of a Child," into both a film and a limited series.

According to new reports, the feature film adaptation of Knowles' 2017 memoir will focus on the first half, delving into his early years in Alabama during the Sixties, navigating race riots as one of six Black students in an all-white school. 

In the book, the 71-year-old touched on those experiences, including being detained four times in a single day while engaging in peaceful protests. Additionally, Knowles' memoir explored the profound influence of civil rights leaders — Albert Turner, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ralph Abernathy, who played pivotal roles in the fight for equal rights during his formative years. 

Speaking on the experience, the university lecturer expressed gratitude, stating, "These are the men who made me proud and women who taught me to fight back." The outlet noted that Knowles' impressive career includes collaborations with Grammy-winning artists such as Destiny's Child, Solange, Chaka Khan, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

His educational achievements encompass two undergraduate degrees, an MBA, a PhD, and Professional Development Certifications from Harvard University. Notably, two of the record producer's five books have earned Amazon's status as best sellers. 

Knowles also currently holds positions on the faculty at Pepperdine University and the London College of Contemporary Music. As for Unkel, Variety disclosed that the former vice president of programming at 20th Century Fox has confirmed the completion of the feature script based on Knowles' book, ready for market presentation. 

To oversee the project's development, Unkel is collaborating with partner Howard Kazanjian, a producer known for his contributions to the original "Star Wars" trilogy. It is worth mentioning that Knowles' early struggles, as highlighted in his memoir, have been referenced and documented in various works by Beyoncé. 

Apart from featuring prominently in her documentary films, most recently in the theatrical release "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," an ode to these struggles also appeared in the music video for her 2016 hit, "Formation." 

Over a year before the big announcement, Knowles had shone the light on Beyoncé and her younger sister Solange, both of whom he shares with his ex-wife Tina Knowles. 

As The Blast observed, he had kicked off with a throwback picture of a younger Beyoncé playfully placing a hairy object on his head. The now-42-year-old artist was seen sporting a yellow top and blue jeans in the delightful snapshot shared on Instagram. 

Reflecting on the moment captured in the vintage photo, Knowles recalled not fully understanding what his baby girl was doing, writing in the caption:

"I remember not knowing what Beyonce was doing in this very moment, but I could see the big smile on her face and could sense that she was having fun. So I smiled and went along with it because it was making her happy."

He then touched on the challenge of balancing the roles of parent and manager and emphasized the importance of allowing children to have fun, trusting that "their spirits" will "guide" them to excel in various aspects of life.

Acknowledging Beyoncé's passion for performance, Knowles expressed confidence in her success and concluded by offering advice to parents with gifted children and individuals aspiring to success. 

As far as he was concerned, it was important to nurture a child's passion while allowing joy to play a role in achieving one's best potential. "Be passionate about what you do, love what you do, and have fun while doing it," the proud papa stated.

Following the motivational post about the “Single Ladies” hitmaker, a fan requested a similar reflection on Solange's career, and Knowles graciously agreed. 

Sharing insights into the "Cranes in the Sky" singer's journey, he divulged that despite his desire for her to join Destiny's Child, the now-37-year-old chose her own musical path and never aspired to be part of the group.

Going further, the father of four revealed Solange's desire to "trust her own instincts" and pursue music from her unique perspective. She ultimately succeeded thanks to her self-confidence and faith in herself prevailing over her father's personal desires for her to join Destiny's Child. 

To wrap up the lengthy caption, Knowled expressed his immense pride in the mother of one.