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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792188018
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0792188012
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 24, 2003
Running Time: 995 minutes
Sales Rank: 14630
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: June 28, 2000
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Soul Food, the richly emotional ongoing tale of three African American sisters and the men in their lives, has no obvious hook as far as the setting or the characters' jobs; it's just well-written, well-acted, and willing to let its characters be difficult, troubled, and pushy, as well as sexy, passionate, and caring--in other words, vividly real. Teri (Nicole Ari Parker), a divorced lawyer and demanding control freak, begins a relationship with Damon (Boris Kodjoe), a much younger delivery guy who's deliberately avoided the kind of high-pressure career path that Teri values. Maxine (Vanessa Williams) has three kids by Kenny (Rockmond Dunbar), including 12-year-old Ahmad (Aaron Meeks), who narrates portions of the show, and whose growing independence often leads to clashes with his strong-minded mother. Bird (Malinda Williams), a beautician, struggles to find trust with her ex-con husband Lem (Darrin Dewitt Henson), whose drive to support his family leads him down some dangerous paths.
The opening episode centers around the birth of Bird's first child, placing family ties at the core of the series--but Soul Food explores a broad spectrum of storylines, delving into class, crime, religion, sex, and more, rarely making race a central concern, yet never ignoring the role race plays in these people's lives. The creators of Soul Food have a keen eye for contrasting innocence (such as Ahmad trying to figure out how to use a condom) and danger (Lem slipping back into the criminal life). Though the show can be melodramatic (one episode features a hostage crisis in Bird's salon), more often it's just concerned with everyday events, made compelling by the charisma of the cast and the propulsive, well-observed writing and directing. The first season of Soul Food is simply a feast, 20 episodes of juicy, enjoyable television. --Bret Fetzer
Description:
Focusing on a family full of love, disagreements and a fair amount of drama, SOUL FOOD: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON follows the lives of Teri Joseph (Parker), the oldest sister and a successful lawyer who is overwhelmed by her own success, Maxine (Vanessa Williams), the middle sister who is a stay-at-home mom aching for something more, and Bird (Malinda Williams), the youngest sister and hairdresser who is married to an ex-con who can't seem to get away from his past. All in all a fairly typical American family with issues just like everyone else: they bicker over small problems, and then pull together when confronted by a big crisis which they must work together to overcome.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Soul Food l The complete first season
I did not see this series when it was on tv, but all my friends were raving about it and I had to see what the hype was about, so I bought the first season on dvd.I really loved it! I can't wait to see the second season! Run don't walk, you'll be glad you did!!!
Rating: - Great DVD
I miss new episodes of the series. So, the next best thing is to purchase the DVD to relive seasons 1-3 (still waiting on the release of 4 and 5).
Rating: - Real...Worth the money
This is a great investment. I can watch these series over. Love this show. Its real, full of drama, just like ordinary people's lives.
Rating: - Soul Food Season 1
Love this show. Extremely well written!!! I have watched it over and over again. I hate the show went off the air.
Rating:  - Soul Food The Complete First Season
The Soul Food Series is an excellent African American family show. I prefer the series to the movie. I like the cast of the series better then the movie especially Nicole Ari Parker who portrays Teri Joseph, an upscale attorney. Nicole Parker does a better job of portraying Teri Joseph as a total human being with all dimensions of emotions in dealing with her personal and work problems. I especially like her interactions with Boris Kodjoe which comes across as realistic. I also feel the other members of the cast were much better in their respective rolls then the movie cast.The ongoing saga of the lives of three sisters is dynamic and realistic.
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