Movie·1997·1h 54m
Soul Food
Every family needs some.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's turn sour when sisters Teri, Bird and Maxine start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.
Producer
Tracey Edmonds, Robert Teitel
Cinematography
Paul Elliott
Music
Lisa Coleman
Editor
John Carter
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
92 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Vanessa Williams
Teri
Vivica A. Fox
Maxine
Nia Long
Robin (Bird)
Michael Beach
Miles
Mekhi Phifer
Lem
Brandon Hammond
Ahmad
Jeffrey D. Sams
Kenny
Gina Ravera
Faith
Irma P. Hall
Mother Joe
Carl Wright
Reverend Williams
Mel Jackson
Simuel
Morgan Méchelle Smith
Kelly
John M. Watson Sr.
Uncle Pete
Marcia Wright
Nicole
// crew
Crew
Tracey Edmonds
Producer, Executive Producer
John Carter
Editor
Robert Teitel
Producer
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
George Tillman Jr.
Director, Writer
Babyface
Executive Producer
Lisa Coleman
Original Music Composer
Wendy Melvoin
Original Music Composer
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