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Soul Food (1997)

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Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: SOUL FOOD is a warmly atmospheric ensemble drama set around the abundant table of Chicago family matriarch Mother Joe, whose extended brood orbits around the stabilizing force of her sumptuous... SOUL FOOD is a warmly atmospheric ensemble drama set around the abundant table of Chicago family matriarch Mother Joe, whose extended brood orbits around the stabilizing force of her sumptuous Sunday dinners. However, when dissent brews between competitive sisters Maxine and Teri, grandson (and narrator) Ahmad tries to reunite the family. This moving film, written and directed wonderfully by George Tillman Jr., features excellent performances from Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Irma P. Hall and the rest of the talented cast. [More]

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Irma P. Hall

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Irma P. Hall, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Brandon Hammond, Jeffrey Sams, Gina Ravera, Carl Wright, Mel Jackson, John M. Watson

Director: George Tillman

Director: George Tillman
Screenwriter: George Tillman
Composer: Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman
Producer: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Tracey E. Edmonds, Robert Teitel

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