Soul Food (1997)

  • R
  • 09/26/1997 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 54m

Every family needs some.

Overview

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad (Brandon Hammond) to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.

George Tillman Jr.

Director, Writer

Cast

Vanessa Williams's headshot

Vanessa Williams

Teri
Vivica A. Fox's headshot

Vivica A. Fox

Maxine
Nia Long's headshot

Nia Long

Robin (Bird)
Michael Beach's headshot

Michael Beach

Miles
Mekhi Phifer's headshot

Mekhi Phifer

Lem
Brandon Hammond's headshot

Brandon Hammond

Ahmad
Jeffrey D. Sams's headshot

Jeffrey D. Sams

Kenny
Gina Ravera's headshot

Gina Ravera

Faith

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