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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes92
DirectorGeorge Tillman Jr.
WritersGeorge Tillman Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSoul Food
About Soul Food
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.
Directed by George Tillman Jr., Soul Food leans on a strong ensemble — Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1997.
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