VIDEO: 'Betty & Coretta' Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek
'Betty & Coretta' is a Lifetime network movie based on the lives of the slain Dr. Martin King, Jr. , and Malcolm X 's widows after their untimely deaths. Angela Bassett will play the role of Coretta Scott King while Mary J. Blige will play the role of Dr. Betty Shabazz . Have a look at the preview of what we can expect along with character analysis. Betty & Coretta will premiere February 2 at 8pm on Lifetime. I don't know about Mr. Yoba as Dr. King... Hopefully I'm surprised.