Mr. SOUL!

| Release Date (Streaming): August 28, 2020

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Brent_MarchantSep 9, 2020

This excellent, informative and entertaining documentary about the NET (now PBS) series "Soul!" (1968-73) tells the captivating story about the first Afrocentric television show featured on a national network. As a showcase for Black talent,This excellent, informative and entertaining documentary about the NET (now PBS) series "Soul!" (1968-73) tells the captivating story about the first Afrocentric television show featured on a national network. As a showcase for Black talent, this groundbreaking program introduced the public to an array of rising stars in music, literature, poetry, dance, acting and activism, as well as prominent African-American figures in the arts, sports and politics. It gave the Black community a much-needed voice and paved the way for future Black programming, especially the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Arsenio Hall (who was himself featured on the show as a teenager). But, in addition to paying homage to the show, "Mr. Soul!" presents a fitting tribute to its creator and host, Ellis Haizlip, an openly gay African-American man (a genuinely rare commodity 50 years ago). His vision for the show, both in terms of celebrating the Black community and raising the bar for television quality, was truly radical and innovative for its time -- or virtually any time in broadcast history for that matter. Those who have never heard of Haizlip or "Soul!" owe it to themselves to see this superb release, now available for online streaming.… Expand

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