Soul

Get in the zone, because we’re about to get existential. Derek
and Doug are joined by Melissa Mowry to discuss a movie about
living, dying, inspiration, and disappointment. We’re talking
about Soul, Pixar’s first film to feature a Black protagonist and
Black co-director, Pixar's first and a very rare occurrence in
American feature-length animation. How does Pixar tackle telling
a universal story through the lens of a Black musician in New
York City? Well, there’s plenty to praise and plenty to shine a
critical light upon. Grab a slice, put on some jazz, and enjoy.


Film Release: December 25, 2020


Melissa’s website: www.melissamowry.com
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Read More on Soul: VOX:
https://www.vox.com/culture/22176927/soul-review-pixar-disney-jazz

NPR:
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/25/948998059/in-soul-jon-batistes-music-helps-bring-pixars-first-black-lead-to-life

Bertolt Press:
https://bertoltpress.com/2021/02/06/how-pixar-portrays-jazz-in-their-new-movie-soul/

New York Post:
https://nypost.com/2020/12/29/pixars-soul-blasted-by-viewers-over-tina-feys-character/

Scary Mommy Blog:
https://www.scarymommy.com/soul-pixar-black-character-represntation-harmful


Pods & Interviews: Black ‘n’ Animated
review: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5gdmi-fb4b96
Double Toasted interview with Kemp Powers:
https://youtu.be/fErY4zd4IK0
Princess Weekes’ video essay: https://youtu.be/trWcSj9TQMo
Variety interview with producer Dana Murray:
https://variety.com/2020/film/spotlight/soul-murray-cannes-kemp-powers-1234646745/


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Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed
Tiger | Source
Closing song: “Bigger Than Us” by John Batiste


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