Soul Man (2019)
Ben Whitaker, Jr., an aging and mostly washed up singer-songwriter from the 60s/70s era of big soul music, navigates loneliness, failed relationships, and a botched career in modern day Memphis, TN. NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon Prime, Vimeo, and YouTube. WINNER - Best Hometowner Narrative Short, Indie Memphis Film Festival 2019. RUNNER-UP - Hammer To Nail Short Film Contest, Fall 2019.
Director: Kyle Taubken
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Curtis C. Jackson as Ben Whitaker, Jr. |
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Wyndie Oliver as Carla |
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Pat Prentiss as Stan |
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Willis Green as Ronnie |
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Kenon Walker as Young Ben |
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Everett Anderson as Young Miles |
| Camera | Justin Harrison | Grip |
| Camera | O'Shay Foreman | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Peyton Pilgrim | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | David Moates | Location Sound Recordist |
| Production | Kyle Taubken | Producer |
| Art | Russell Shaw | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Noah Glenn | Location Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Kyle Taubken | Director |
| Sound | Noah Glenn | Location Sound Recordist |
| Writing | Kyle Taubken | Writer |
| Crew | Paul Vinsonhaler | Sound Design Assistant |
| Sound | David Moates | Location Sound Mixer |
| Camera | Andrew Trent Fleming | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Kyle Taubken | Editor |