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Oprah: Atlanta-filmed "Greenleaf" was a "dream come true"

Oprah Winfrey in a scene from "Greenleaf." Image: OWN

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Oprah Winfrey in a scene from "Greenleaf." Image: OWN
By Jennifer Brett
May 26, 2016

Oprah Winfrey says working on Atlanta-filmed "Greenleaf" was a "dream come true." She serves as a producer for and stars in the new OWN series, about all the drama swirling behind the scenes of a megachurch.

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Oprah Winfrey in a scene from "Greenleaf." Image: OWN

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Working on Greenleaf OWN has been a dream come true. Can’t wait for you to see it. Two-night premiere on June 21st & 22nd.

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