Melissa Haizlip – Filmmaker

Ed talks with filmmaker Melissa Haizlip about her award winning documentary, Mister Soul. The film looks at the groundbreaking variety television show, Soul and its host, Ellis Haizlip. The program, a forerunner to Soul Train and other shows, aired on PBS from 1968-73 and brought Black culture and arts to the small screen like never before. From author, Toni Morrison, to boxer Muhammad Ali, to singer Al Green; all the important voices of Black America appeared on this Influential and entertaining show.

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