Mr. SOUL
Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL!
From 1968 to 1973, the public television variety show SOUL!, guided by the enigmatic producer and host Ellis Haizlip, offered an uncompromising celebration of Black culture. The series was among the first to provide expanded images of African Americans on television, shifting the gaze from inner-city poverty and violence to the vibrancy of the Black Arts Movement. Mr. SOUL! captures a critical moment in culture whose impact continues to resonate, and an unsung hero whose voice we need now more than ever.
Director
Melissa Haizlip
Producer
Melissa Haizlip
Runtime
104 minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights
Captions Available
English
Language
English