Soul Man Movie Script

SOUL MAN..CAROL BLACK..2^ND 1-27-86

Released in 1986 and directed by Steve Miner, Soul Man is a college comedy that reflects the social conversations and controversies of its era. The film stars C. Thomas Howell as Mark Watson, a privileged law school applicant who disguises his identity to qualify for a scholarship. The screenplay blends broad humor with attempts at social commentary, capturing a very specific moment in 1980s American cinema. Its structure follows a traditional comedic arc while addressing themes of identity, opportunity, and consequence.

This collector’s edition screenplay of Soul Man is intended for academic study, historical reference, and film collection purposes. The movie script allows readers to examine how sensitive subject matter was approached in mainstream studio comedies of the time. Film students and screenwriting enthusiasts can analyze tone management, character motivation, and comedic pacing within the screenplay. Presented in a professionally formatted layout, this script is well suited for study, display, or archival collection.

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• Professionally formatted Soul Man screenplay

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• Ideal for screenwriters, producers, directors, studios, casting professionals, actors, film students, collectors, and fans passionate about movies and cinematic storytelling

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This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.