What happens when two former soul singers reunite after decades apart? Apparently a lot!
The comedy SOUL MEN opens in theaters this Friday and the movie has an SBC connection. It was made right here in Shreveport!
The film stars the late Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson (who has filmed other movies here), as well as the late Issac Hayes.
Here's the breakdown (from MOVIEFONE):
Two former backup soul singers Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) travel cross country to perform at a tribute concert in honor of their famous former band leader. They haven't spoken to each other in 20 years but reluctantly agree to travel together for the tribute performance. Both Jackson and Mac do their own musical and dance performing in the film.
Though this film is light-hearted and fun, it's bittersweet for movie fans (and Director Malcolm D. Lee).
Two of the cast members (Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes) died this past August, within days of each other. Even still, this movie is expected to make fans remember his life, not his tragic death.
Bernie Mac fans will get one more chance to see him on the big screen. His final film, Old Dogs, hits theaters later this month, on November 25th, and features an all-star cast including John Travolta and Robin Williams.
Soul Men is rated R.
One of the most talked about documentaries since Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke" is debuting at the Robinson Film Center on Friday.
TROUBLE THE WATER takes viewers inside Hurricane Katrina through the camera of a couple living in the Lower 9th Ward. The film presents their shocking footage of harrowing rescues during the storm as well as their heartbreaking return home to what little remains of their neighborhood. It is considered an absolute must-see for anyone interested in a completely new angle on Hurricane Katrina.
This film won the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. It will be showing at the RFC through November 13th. Tickets are $5.75-$8.75.
Get more information on the movie and see showtimes and prices at http://www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/ or call (318) 424-9090.
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