Question 1

What unusual method does the main character use to get into law school in Soul Man?

Accepted Answer

Mark Watson, a white prospective grad student, takes tanning pills to darken his skin to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard.

Question 2

Which actor had to wear colored contacts because his eyes stood out after his skin was darkened for the film?

Accepted Answer

C. Thomas Howell wore colored contacts when his skin was toned to look black, as his normally goldish eyes really stood out once darkened.

Question 3

What real-life relationship began on the set of Soul Man?

Accepted Answer

C. Thomas Howell and Rae Dawn Chong met on the set of this film, married, and later divorced.

Question 4

Who performed the stunts for C. Thomas Howell in Soul Man?

Accepted Answer

C. Thomas Howell's father, Chris Howell, did the stunts for this movie.

Question 5

Which actor was originally cast in the lead role but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Tim Robbins was cast in the lead role but dropped out when the filming of Howard the Duck (1986) went over schedule.

Question 6

What unusual method does the main character use to get into law school?

Accepted Answer

He takes tanning pills to darken his skin to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard.

Question 7

Which actor had to wear colored contacts because his eyes stood out after his skin was darkened?

Accepted Answer

C. Thomas Howell wore colored contacts because his normally goldish eyes stood out once his skin was darkened.

Question 8

What personal connection formed between two cast members during filming?

Accepted Answer

C. Thomas Howell and Rae Dawn Chong met on set, married, and later divorced.

Question 9

Who was originally cast in the lead role but dropped out due to scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Tim Robbins was cast in the lead but dropped out when Howard the Duck (1986) filming went over schedule.

Question 10

What deleted scene involved a character singing a spiritual song?

Accepted Answer

A deleted scene had Mark make Gordon sing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' after Gordon thought Mark would mug him.

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