On This Day October 24, 1986 – Soul Man Premiered In Theaters

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On This Day October 24, 1986 – Soul Man Premiered In Theaters.

On this day October 24, 1986, the comedy film Soul Man premiered in theaters, sparking both laughter and controversy for its daring premise and social commentary. Directed by Steve Miner, the movie starred C Thomas Howell as a college student who disguises himself as African American to receive a scholarship to Harvard Law School. While the film aimed to explore issues of privilege and identity through humor, it also...

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