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Soul Food

2000-06-28 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Drama

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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Production companies
Fox Television Studios, CBS Studios
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Nicole Ari ParkerNicole Ari ParkerTeri Joseph
Vanessa WilliamsVanessa WilliamsMaxine Chadway
Malinda WilliamsMalinda WilliamsTracy 'Bird' Van Adams
Rockmond DunbarRockmond DunbarKenny Chadway
Darrin HensonDarrin HensonLem Van Adams
Aaron MeeksAaron MeeksAhmad Chadway

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