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!
Full Cast of Mr. SOUL!
Blair Underwood
as Voice of Ellis Haizlip
Blair Underwood (born August 25, 1964) is an American television and film actor. He is perhaps best known as headstro...
Patti LaBelle
as Self (archival footage)
Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944 and is currently 80 years old.
Gladys Knight
as Self (archival footage)
Gladys Knight was born on May 28, 1944 and is currently 80 years old.
Ellis Haizlip
as Self (archival footage)
Carmen De Lavallade
as Self
Felipe Luciano
as Self
Nikki Giovanni
as Self
Crew of Mr. SOUL!
Discover the backstage crew of Mr. SOUL! →- Released on April 27, 2018