Mr. SOUL!
First aired on Apr 27, 2018
70%
Genres: Documentary, Comedy, Music
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!
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Ellis Haizlip | Self (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier | Self (archive footage)
Blair Underwood | Ellis Haizlip (voice)
Harry Belafonte | Self
Patti LaBelle | Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder | Self (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Melissa Haizlip | Director
Sam Pollard | Director
Melissa Haizlip | Writer
Melissa Haizlip | Producer
Giovanni P. Autran | Editor
Annukka Lilja | Editor
