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Soul Men
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R,1hr 40min
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November 7, 2008
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MGM
Synopsis: In 1965, Marcus Hooks (John Legend), Floyd Henderson (Bernie Mac), and Louis Hinds (Samuel L. Jackson) were just three kids singing doo-wop harmonies around a fire barrel when legendary record producer Willie Mitchell caught an earful of their infectious harmonizing. Two short years later, Marcus Hooks and the Real Deal had signed to Hi Records, and they quickly became one of the most popular soul acts in America. But success can't last forever, and it wasn't long before Hooks decided to strike out ... Full Synopsis
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There's nothing quite like watching Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac performing at a hoedown and getting into it with the audience. Full Review
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Bernie Mac, left, and Samuel L. Jackson in "Soul Men" (The Weinstein Company)
Bernie Mac, left, and Samuel L. Jackson in "Soul Men" (MGM/ The Weinstein Company)
Bernie Mac, left, John Legend and Samuel L. Jackson in "Soul Men" (MGM/ The Weinstein Company)
Samuel L. Jackson, left, Sharon Leal and Bernie Mac in "Soul Men" (MGM/ The Weinstein Company)
Bernie Mac, left, and Samuel L. Jackson in "Soul Men" (MGM/ The Weinstein Company)
Bernie Mac, left, and Samuel L. Jackson in "Soul Men" (MGM/ The Weinstein Company)
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