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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