1997’s Soul Food, a staple in Black cinema, celebrated its 25th anniversary today. Written and directed by George Tillman Jr. in his major studio debut, this centers on the trials of an extended ...

Twenty-five years ago, Milwaukee filmmaker George Tillman Jr. released his first movie, "Soul Food." Little did he know then that the movie would still resonate among African American families today.

Brandon Hammond just gave Soul Food fans a dose of nostalgia, as he shared photos of him reuniting with his onscreen “Big Mama,” Irma P. Hall, for her 90th birthday. The actor, who famously played ...

Soul food is closely tied to Black cultural identity. Documentarian and activist Byron Hurt’s film “Soul Food Junkies” addresses the comfort and consequences of the ingredients in soul food.

Of course, I know Irma from our time together on the film Soul Food. I met her as an 12-year-old boy whom she immediately treated like her grandson," he continued. Never miss a story — sign up ...