Mr. SOUL!
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!
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Mr. SOUL!
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 27, 2018
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Music
User Score
70%
Original Title
Mr. SOUL!
Production Companies
Independent Lens, Black Public Media (BPM), JustFilms / Ford Foundation, ITVS, Shoes in the Bed Productions
Director
Sam Pollard
Description
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!
