What is Soul Man?
Soul Man is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 24, 1986
- Studios
- The Steve Tisch Company
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Soul Man is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by The Steve Tisch Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A white student takes tanning pills to claim a minority scholarship at Harvard.”
- explores complex social themes
- classic 1980s comedy style
- contains controversial and dated premise
- tone may not appeal to all modern viewers
Watch it if you are curious about 1980s social comedies addressing racial identity.
The film deals with racial themes and identity deception through a comedic lens.
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When was Soul Man released?
The film was released on October 24, 1986 in the US.
What is the genre of Soul Man?
It is a comedy film.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film is rated PG-13.
Why does the main character change his skin color?
He takes tanning pills to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard after his family refuses to pay for law school.
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