"Soul Food" (2000) TV series 2000-2004

Directors:

Bethany Rooney
Stephen Surjik

Writer:

Maeyen A. Bassey (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

28 June 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Reality with a bite.

Plot Keywords:

Black Housewife | African American | Black Female Hairstylist | Black Female Lawyer | Black Family

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 7 wins & 27 nominations

Cast

Nicole Ari Parker	...	Teri Joseph (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Malinda Williams	...	Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Vanessa Williams	...	Maxine Chadway (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Aaron Meeks	...	Ahmad Chadway (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Rockmond Dunbar	...	Kenny Chadway (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Darrin Dewitt Henson	...	Lem Van Adams (74 episodes, 2000-2004)
Taylor Love	...	Kelly Chadway (33 episodes, 2001-2004)

Runtime:

45 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

Waterworks LLC

Movie Connections:

Spin off from Soul Food (1997)

Soundtrack:

Sweet November

I am pleased to see a show about African-Americans without violence.

After seeing dozens of movies like "First Time Felon" "Oz" and "The Corner", I was thrilled to see a show that portrays black people as something other than drug dealers and victims of gun violence. As a white guy living in Honolulu, I don't have much contact with the black community. The media gives a slanted view of every subculture, so I know there are people who don't live in South Central. I wish there were a more balanced view, but that doesn't sell movies. Off of my soapbox now, I thought the production values were excellent, and I look forward to seeing future episodes.