Soul Man (1986)

Privileged and carefree, Mark Watson has always cruised through life on the coattails of his millionaire father's fortune. His path to Harvard Law School seems paved with gold until an unexpected twist sets him adrift. When his father's eccentric psychiatrist advises a Hawaiian vacation instead of further investment in Mark’s education, he finds himself at an expensive crossroads. With his lavish lifestyle, complete with a swanky car and a shared flat, at stake, Mark ventures on a quest for financial support. His only beacon of hope is a scholarship exclusively reserved for African-American students. Armed with bronzing pills, a curly perm, and a newfound soul in his voice, Mark audaciously transforms himself and slips into Harvard's hallowed halls. Yet, in the midst of fulfilling his dream, he remains blissfully unaware of the moral and legal consequences lurking behind his deception. Mark soon discovers that his new skin color invites a different set of reactions, challenging his previously unblemished worldview. As he navigates the turbulent waters of his new identity, he must confront the realities of racial prejudice and the value of true self. The once pampered Californian kid's party is over, and he finds himself in a complex dance of authenticity and pretense. His audacious journey explores the paradox of privilege and the power of identity, wrapped in a veil of humor and stark reality.

Soul Man is a comedy movie featuring C. Thomas Howell.

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