Soul Food
Every family needs some.
1997 · 114 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama
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. · Written by George Tillman Jr.
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Vanessa Williams Teri -
Vivica A. Fox Maxine -
Nia Long Robin (Bird) -
Michael Beach Miles -
Mekhi Phifer Lem -
Brandon Hammond Ahmad -
Jeffrey D. Sams Kenny -
Gina Ravera Faith -
Irma P. Hall Mother Joe -
Carl Wright Reverend Williams -
Mel Jackson Simuel - M Morgan Méchelle Smith Kelly
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