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Soul Food (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 62 Fresh: 45  Rotten:17 Average Rating: 6.3/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs

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 Sunday dinners. However, when dissent brews between competitive sisters Maxine and Teri,... 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]

Genre: Dramas

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

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

DVD Info

Release:

May 9, 2006

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case - Sensormatic
  • Letterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Surround - English, French

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - George Tillman, Jr. - Director
  • Featurette
  • Music Videos - 1. Dru Hill - "We're Not Making Love No More"
  • 2. Babyface - "I Care About You"
  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Bonus Trailers

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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