Mr. SOUL

A film by Melissa Haizlip

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.

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Director

Melissa Haizlip

Producer

Melissa Haizlip

Runtime

104 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English

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Mr. SOUL

Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL!

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