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Make It Soul poster

A JEAN-CHARLES MBOTTI MALOLO FILM

Make It Soul

201815mMovie

AnimationMusic

IMDb6.7/ 10 · 61 votes

THE STORY

Chicago, winter 1965. The Regal Theater hosts James Brown and Solomon Burke, two monuments of Soul music. Backstage, everyone's under pressure. But in 1960s America, both men know their music has unexpected powers.

Uplifting
Inspiring
Nostalgic
Music
Period piece
Cultural identity

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch, teens and talking about after.

DirectorJean-Charles Mbotti Malolo

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.7 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Lee FieldsJames Brown

China MosesGertrude Sanders

Avant StrangelSolomon Burke

Akil WingateDanny Ray

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