Soul Food

Soul Food

Soul Food

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Soul Food

2000- 2004

5 Seasons

74 Episodes

7.0(13 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and is a continuation of his successful 1997 film of the same name. Having aired for 74 episodes, it is the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in the history of North American prime-time television.

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5 members

Acting

Nicole Ari Parker

Teri Joseph

Nicole Ari Parker

Acting

Vanessa Williams

Maxine Chadway

Vanessa Williams

Acting

Malinda Williams

Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams

Malinda Williams

Acting

Rockmond Dunbar

Kenny Chadway

Rockmond Dunbar

Acting

Darrin Henson

Lem Van Adams

Darrin Henson

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