Mr. SOUL!
"Before Oprah...Before Arsenio...There was..."
Originally released in 2018. Mr. SOUL! is a documentary/comedy film. directed by Melissa Haizlip.
Starring Ellis Haizlip, Sidney Poitier, and Blair Underwood
Synopsis
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Ellis Haizlip
as Self (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier
as Self (archive footage)
Blair Underwood
as Ellis Haizlip (voice)
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Patti LaBelle
as Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
as Self (archive footage)
Gladys Knight
as Self (archive footage)
Questlove
as Self
Novella Nelson
as Self
Maya Angelou
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Independent Lens
- Black Public Media
- JustFilms / Ford Foundation
- ITVS
- Shoes in the Bed Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. SOUL! about?
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national te...
Who directed Mr. SOUL!?
Mr. SOUL! was directed by Melissa Haizlip.
How long is Mr. SOUL!?
Mr. SOUL! has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Mr. SOUL! released?
Mr. SOUL! was released on April 27, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. SOUL!?
The main cast of Mr. SOUL! includes Ellis Haizlip, Sidney Poitier, Blair Underwood, Harry Belafonte, Patti LaBelle.