Soul Food (1997)

Every family needs some.

Movie · Comedy, Drama · 1h 54m · Rated 6.3/10 on TMDB · Released September 26, 1997

Overview

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.

Cast

• Vanessa Williams as Teri
• Vivica A. Fox as Maxine
• Nia Long as Robin (Bird)
• Michael Beach as Miles
• Mekhi Phifer as Lem
• Brandon Hammond as Ahmad
• Jeffrey D. Sams as Kenny
• Gina Ravera as Faith
• Irma P. Hall as Mother Joe
• Carl Wright as Reverend Williams
• Mel Jackson as Simuel
• Morgan Méchelle Smith as Kelly

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