# Soul Food (1997)

> A cherished Sunday meal becomes the battleground and eventual bridge for three sisters struggling to keep their extended family united.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18156

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: George Tillman Jr.
- Cast: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Brandon Hammond, Jeffrey D. Sams, Gina Ravera
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, sincere, witty, family movie night, comfort viewing

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