Harlem 411 host keziah glow talks to guests at the premiere of documentary film soul food junkies. Byron hurt sets out to learn more about the rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black identity. Soul food is a 1997 american comedydrama film produced by kenneth babyface edmonds, tracey edmonds and robert teitel and released by fox 2000 pictures. Soul food is a way and a style of cooking that every culture can enjoy. Soul food junkies 2012 cast and crew filmmaker byron hurt explores the emotional and health advantages of soul food, the quintessential american cuisine. Winner, best documentary, american black film festival 2012. As a non africanamerican watching soul food junkies on pbs the first time, i had found this documentary quite interesting and very informative. Independent lens soul food junkies season 14 episode. Soul food junkies is a 2012 documentary directed by byron hurt and produced by lisa durden. Im glad that i had purchased this great documentary on dvd. Soul food junkies at the university of chicago part 1 hd duration. George tillman says soul food is based in part on his own family, and i believe him, because he seems to know the characters so well. This movie was full of drama especially when all the sisters get together for dinner. But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than.
Soul food junkies is a documentary film directed by byron hurt. But he wanted to make a different point as the son. Soul food tells the story of a big africanamerican family from chicago with warmhearted good cheer. The film explores the history and culinary tradition of soul food, and its relevance to african american culture and identity. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film stars vanessa l. In soul food junkies, filmmaker byron hurt sets out to learn more about soul food and. Independent lens soul food junkies season 14 episode 5.
But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than it soothes the soul. Soul food junkies, a new film by byron hurt which will be featured on kqed s independent lens series, had its west coast premiere in oakland. Soul food junkies 20 documentary on free online video. Free wallpapers download of soul food junkies movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. Soul food junkies also looks at the socioeconomics of the modern american diet, and how the food industry profits from making calories cheap, but healthy options expensive and hard to find. Keep up with the latest full episodes, articles, and much more. Byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food baffled by his dads reluctance to change his traditional soul food diet in the face of a. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurts fascinating personal exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its continuing popularity despite known health concerns.
Soul food junkies african american culinary tradition. Filmmaker byron hurt looks at the past and future of soul food from its roots in western africa, to its incarnation in the american south, to its contribution to modern health crises in communities of color. The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt offers a fascinating exploration of the soul food. It examines how the diet which black people used to survive in hostile conditions needs to be altered to help black people live longer and healthier. Watch soul food junkies premiering january 14, 20 on independent lens clip. Filmmaker byron hurt examines the soul food tradition of black culture. Soul food junkies explores the history and social significance of soul food to black cultural identity and its effect on african american health, good and bad. Soul food junkies 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food.
Soul food is both a beloved part of african american culture and a leading cause behind the epidemic of diabetes, heart disease and other health issues. This is soul food junkies by aarmada entertainment on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Start streaming a complimentary selection of shows and movies while you wait for your xfinity tv service to be installed. Selected individuals featured in soul food junkies jackie hurt the filmmakers father. Through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians, and scholars, as well as with doctors, family members, and everyday people, the film puts this culinary tradition under the. Filmmaker byron hurt explores the emotional and health advantages of soul food. Watch soul food junkies premiering january 14, 20 on.
Soul food junkies dvd,filmmaker byron hurt looks at the past and future of soul food from its roots in western africa, to its incarnation in the american south, to its contribution to modern health crises in communities of color. Watch soul food junkies airing may 20, 20 on independent lens. Nih videocast focus on you wellness soul food junkies. Soul food junkies is a coproduction of god bless the child productions, llc and the independent television service itvs in. Fox, nia long, michael beach, mekhi phifer, jeffrey d. Through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians, and scholars, as well as doctors, family members, and everyday people, soul food junkies blends history, humor, and heartwarming stories. It knows about how black families stay in constant communication down three or four generations and out to third cousinshow when a matriarch like.
Mar 01, 2014 soul food junkies explores the history and social significance of soul food to black cultural identity and its effect on african american health, good and bad. One person can keep a family together and, when that one person is gone, a family can be torn apart. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt offers a fascinating exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its cont. Hall, falls into a coma during an operation to amputate her leg, it throws the joseph family into chaos. Filmmaker byron hurt examines the soulfood tradition of black culture. Through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians and scholars, as well as doctors, family members, and everyday people, soul food junkies puts this culinary tradition under the. Soul food junkies documentary byron hurt soul food npr. The only controversial in the movie that i can think of is stereotyping all black people to eating soul food. Finding ways to make soul food healthy and eating it in moderation allows us to continue to enjoy the food we love and live a healthy life at the same time. Baffled by his dads reluctance to change his traditional soul food diet in the.
Because soul food is often cooked with lots of fat, sugar and salt, it can lead to obesity and other health issues, as. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Independent lens soul food junkies clip pbs youtube. Winner, best documentary american black film festival 2012. Soul food will also be used as the lens to investigate the dark side of the food industry and the growing food justice movement that has been born in its wake. Directed by george tillman jr with vanessa williams, vivica a. The film details the historical and social influences on soul food and efforts by many to change the. Along with viewing this video, i would also recommend reading adrian millers book, soul food. Filmmaker byron hurt explores the emotional and health advantages of soul food, the quintessential american cuisine. Jan 16, 20 full movie before you eat the church food watch this video duration.
To many african americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural. Independent lens soul food junkies trailer pbs youtube. Full movie before you eat the church food watch this video duration. Soul food junkies the 2012 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. In soul food junkies, hurt sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. Williams and tracy nia long struggle to adjust to the family matriarchs sudden absence, fall into old. As a fairly recent convert to a mainly plant based diet and by the way an. Soul food junkies full length film by krishann briscoe 1 comment here at bmwk we had the opportunity to engage in some great discussions with you all, our bmwk family, on various topics both here on the blog and also on our facebook page.
Selected individuals featured in soul food junkies jackie hurt. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. To many african americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural identity. The reality is that much of what we consider to be soul food has been making us sick and unhealthy for sometime. Soul food junkies is a coproduction of god bless the child productions and the independent television service itvs, and the national black programming consortium, with funding provided by the corporation for public broadcasting cpb. Jan 08, 20 in this excerpt from the independent lens documentary, soul food junkies, filmmaker byron hurt visits jackson, mississippi to learn more about soul food cooking and describes some of the health. Hurt concludes at films end that we are a nation of soul food junkies, but its not necessary to give up eating soul food altogether. Film soul food junkies examines african american cuisine.
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