Produced, written and directed by Melissa Haizlip, the celebrated documentary, “Mr. SOUL!” is the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Peabody Award.
The winning announcement was made by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman.
The award is being presented for the PBS broadcast of “Mr. SOUL!” which premiered on Independent Lens during Black History Month 2021. Recognized by The New York Times as a top Streaming Pick, “Mr. SOUL!” is the winner of the Best First Documentary Feature at the 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, and Outstanding Writing in a Documentary at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. “Mr.
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“We are humbled and honored for “Mr. SOUL!” to receive the Peabody Award. Ellis Haizlip was an extraordinary producer and visionary. We are beyond grateful for Ellis Haizlip’s pioneering work on SOUL! and his legacy to be recognized by the Peabody committee. It is an extraordinary honor for this film to receive such a prestigious award reflecting excellence in quality storytelling,” says Melissa Haizlip, Producer and Director of “Mr.
Prior to the PBS release, “Mr. SOUL!” received 33 nominations and won 21 awards including 14 film festival awards. The film is executive produced by award-winning actor and producer, Blair Underwood, producer Chaz Ebert, and producer Stan Lathan. “Mr. SOUL!” is currently streaming on HBO Max.
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