Soul Food Junkies (2012)

Documentary, History

https://youtu.be/yqJ21Wa31Jk

Director: Byron Hurt

Writer(s): Byron Hurt

Starring: Queen Afua, Will Allen, Christopher Barnes, Miguel Brito, Norma Jean Darden, Michaela Angela Davis, Lolis Eric Elie, Dr. Rodney Ellis, Roderick Ephram, Cassandra Gaines, Dick Gregory, Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Frances Hurt, Jackie Hurt, Taundra Hurt, Mary Hurt, Tony Hurt, Steven Jackson, Portia Jones, Attorney Chokwe Lumumba, Donnie Northern, Vonda McPherson, Dr. Leslie Burl McLemore, Frank Mentesana, Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad, Jenga Mwendo, Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie, Willora “Ms. Peaches” Ephram, Sonia Sanchez, Dr. Loni Sorenson, Bryant Terry, Marcia Weaver, Dr. Rani Whitfield, Sherry Whitfield, Bay Wilson, Kolu Zibi

Synopsis: To many African Americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural identity. But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than it soothes the soul?

Release Date: September 22, 2012 (USA) | Length: 64 min | Genre: History | MPAA Rating: NR

Note: Premiered at the 16th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival.