Soul Food

Every family needs some.

6.2/1019971h 54mReleased

ComedyDrama

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.

Released: Sep 26, 1997

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Top Cast

Vanessa Williams

Teri

Vivica A. Fox

Maxine

Nia Long

Robin (Bird)

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