Soul

About Soul

"Soul" is an animated feature film released in 2020. It was directed by Pete Docter and co-directed by Kemp Powers. The movie revolves around a music teacher named Joe Gardner, who gets the break of his life but unfortunately finds his soul separated from his body. He then embarks on an exciting journey in a fantastical place to discover what it truly means to have a soul.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Kemp Powers joined the project as co-director after initial development and became Pixar's first black co-director. The team took extensive research trips to New York City and also consulted various jazz musicians to accurately portray the film's setting and music.

Actors

• Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner - A passionate music teacher whose soul gets separated from his body.
• Tina Fey as 22 - A soul Joe meets in The Great Before, reluctant to go to Earth.
• Graham Norton as Moonwind - A spiritual sign twirler.
• Phylicia Rashad as Libba Gardner - Joe's mother.
• Angela Bassett as Dorothea Williams - A respected jazz musician.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Soul" is Pixar's first film to feature an African-American protagonist.
• The movie originally was to be released on June 19, 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its release date was pushed back.
• The film includes several hidden Easter eggs referencing other Pixar films.

Awards

"Soul" has won numerous awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Score. It also won the BAFTA for Best Animated Film and Best Original Score.

Quotes

• "Music is all I think about. From the moment I wake up in the morning, to the moment I fall asleep at night." - Joe Gardner
• "Your life is about to start." - 22
• "Look, I already know everything about Earth, and I don't want anything to do with it." - 22

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie score was composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
• The jazz compositions were created by globally renowned musician Jon Batiste.
• The soundtrack includes 'It's All Right' performed by Jon Batiste and the Cast of Pixar's Soul.