Mr. SOUL!
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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!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hot Docs 2018 Trailers: MR. SOUL!
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ellis Haizlip
Self (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier
Self (archive footage)
Blair Underwood
Ellis Haizlip (voice)
Harry Belafonte
Self
Patti LaBelle
Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
Self (archive footage)
Gladys Knight
Self (archive footage)
Questlove
Self
Novella Nelson
Self
Maya Angelou
Self (archive footage)
Bill Withers
Self (archive footage)
Stan Lathan
Self
James Baldwin
Self (archive footage)
Carmen De Lavallade
Self
Al Green
Self (archive footage)
Kathleen Cleaver
Self
Felipe Luciano
Self
Nikki Giovanni
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melissa Haizlip, Sam Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Haizlip
- Original Score
- Robert Glasper
- Original Title
- Mr. SOUL!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Independent Lens, Black Public Media, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, ITVS, Shoes in the Bed Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melissa Haizlip, Sam Pollard
Melissa Haizlip
Robert Glasper
Hans Charles
Giovanni P. Autran, Annukka Lilja, Blair McClendon
Melissa Haizlip, Blair Underwood, Chaz Ebert
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Haizlip
Director
Sam Pollard
Director
Melissa Haizlip
Writer
Melissa Haizlip
Producer
Giovanni P. Autran
Editor
Annukka Lilja
Editor
Blair McClendon
Editor
Robert Glasper
Original Music Composer
Hans Charles
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. SOUL!
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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 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!
Who directed Mr. SOUL!?
Mr. SOUL! was directed by Melissa Haizlip, Sam Pollard.
Who stars in Mr. SOUL!?
The principal cast of Mr. SOUL! includes Ellis Haizlip, Sidney Poitier, Blair Underwood, Harry Belafonte, Patti LaBelle.
When was Mr. SOUL! released and how long is it?
Mr. SOUL! was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. SOUL!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. SOUL! was composed by Robert Glasper.