2018
7.0 (3 votes)
1h 30m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Comedy
Music
Production Companies
Independent Lens
Black Public Media
JustFilms / Ford Foundation
ITVS
Shoes in the Bed Productions
Black Public Media
JustFilms / Ford Foundation
ITVS
Shoes in the Bed Productions
Mr. SOUL!
Before Oprah...Before Arsenio...There was...
Overview
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!
Key Crew
Director: Melissa Haizlip, Sam Pollard
Producer: Melissa Haizlip
Writer: Melissa Haizlip
Director of Photography: Hans Charles
Top Cast
Videos
Hot Docs 2018 Trailers: MR. SOUL!
