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Soul Food is a 1997 American comedy-drama film produced by Kenneth `` Babyface '' Edmonds , Tracey Edmonds and Robert Teitel and released by Fox 2000 Pictures .. Robert Teitel. Robert Teitel. comedy-drama film. comedy-drama film. Tracey Edmonds. Tracey Edmonds. Fox 2000 Pictures. Fox 2000 Pictures. Featuring an ensemble cast , the film stars Vanessa L. Williams , Vivica A. Fox , Nia Long , Michael Beach , Mekhi Phifer , Jeffrey D. Sams , Irma P. Hall , Gina Ravera and Brandon Hammond .. Brandon Hammond. Brandon Hammond. Vanessa L. Williams. Vanessa L. Williams. Vivica A. Fox. Vivica A. Fox. Nia Long. Nia Long. Michael Beach. Michael Beach. Mekhi Phifer. Mekhi Phifer. Jeffrey D. Sams. Jeffrey D. Sams. Irma P. Hall. Irma P. Hall. Gina Ravera. Gina Ravera. ensemble cast. ensemble cast. Written and directed by George Tillman , Jr. -- in his major studio debut -- the film centers on the trials of an extended African-American family , held together by longstanding family traditions which begin to fade as serious problems take center stage .. Written. Screenwriter. directed. film director. African-American. African-American. Tillman based the family in the film on his own and Soul Food was widely acclaimed for presenting a more positive image of African-Americans than is typically seen in Hollywood films .. Hollywood. Hollywood. In 2000 , Showtime premiered a one-hour television series based upon the film .. Showtime. Showtime ( TV network ). television series based upon the film. Soul Food ( TV series ). In 2015 , it was announced that 20th Century Fox is planning a sequel for film called More Soul Food , written by Tillman , Jr. .. 20th Century Fox. 20th Century Fox