Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac Film is Subject of Dispute

September 26th, 2008

Soul Men

Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac film is subject of dispute.

Producers of a comedy starring late entertainer Bernie Mac with Samuel L. Jackson deny that the film is based on a soul singer’s life. Sam Moore, of the Sam and Dave R&B duo, has threatened legal action if he’s not compensated by the creators of Soul Men, according to the New York Daily News. “In the movie, they have a reunion concert,” Moore, 72, tells the paper. “Dave and I had a reunion in 1982 after not talking with each other for years.” Moore admits that he hasn’t seen Soul Men, but says he was even offered $1,000 to make a cameo appearance, which he turned down. Producer David Friendly counters: “Everything in the movie is completely made up. The characters are back-up singers, unlike Sam and Dave, who were headliners…Just because they sing one Sam and Dave song doesn’t make it a movie about them.” Soul Men hits theaters on Oct. 24.

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D Said on

They’ve been dsying that the movie was about Sam & Dave since Issac Hayes died. Now they want to front.



MzStefnee Said on

WHO CARES!? Show me the movie!



Meme Said on

This is the last movie Bernie Mac made before he passed away. I hope that we can all come together and celebrate the man’s life instead of putting the focus on someone who’s trying to get some money. If the man is owed some money, pay him and let’s move on. I can’t wait to see Bernie Mac in action!



finesse Said on

The movie was about sam&dave,untill the producer snapped.And realized that he would have to pay the man some money.



Vickie Said on

How many groups has broken up and gotten back together again…………….FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY, IS THE ROOT OF EVIL.



asil Said on

WHO CARES



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Bro jay Said on

I have not seen the movie yet, but it do sound like the producers are
walking a thin line. You here a duo group call soul men who’
come to mind, when it come to soul music Sam & Dave.
Their way before before my time (Sam & Dave), and when I heard about
the movie that’s who I thought the movie was about. But I still look
so foward to this movie to see Sam Jackson & the late great Bernie Mac
and Isiac Hayes, seeing Sam & Ernie together sould be a blast…



Bro.Jay Said on

Typo: should



nomoreselfhate Said on

Why when celebs die, a movie comes out afterwards? I can’t understand this. N-E Wayz I can’t wait for this movie to come out.



nomoreselfhate Said on

Why when a celeb dies a movie follows their death? This been on my mind for a while. N-e wayz I can’t wait for the movie to come out.



kellie Said on

Bro Jay: Typo??? It’s the grammar, spelling and sentence structure, my friend. But I got your point(I think).



deleecia Said on

If this is a likeness then its fine, however, it seems that instead of understanding that he is being paid homeage to his talent, he wants money. Must not have saved any monies when he was singing and therefore needs the money to sustain his life. How sad, if the wants some of the royalties then please pay this man a lump sum and then let all of us CELEBRATE “Bernie” without all this financial drama!



Patricia Said on

I hate it when people STEAL other people’s life and/or stories. People who have never had anything stolen from them don’t understand. This producer knows he’s taken this man’s life. Just like he wants to get paid, so does the person who actually lived the life…hello. It’s enough money to pay this man his due check. Just remember MR. PRODUCER, what goes around, comes around…just keep living.



I'eshia Said on

SO WHAT! Let’s take the opportunity to get a laugh. I need one!!!



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Janet Said on

seems to me…if the shoe fits, wear it. I’m sure that there are a LOT of groups/duos that can look at this movie and see a whole lot of similar things to their lives. Sam cannot deny that his life was “WAY out there.” I haven’t seen the movie, but must admit that I thought that I saw a parody of myself in one of the commercials on TV! If Sam didn’t have General Joyce pushing him, he wouldn’t even bother to pursue this.



Willie William Said on

Sounds like Joyce and Sam Moore are at it again. Are they still fighting with Billy Preston’s family? Do they really work for anything? He whined at the President for using one of his songs during campaigning. Probably cheesing now. He should take the $1K offer and a chance to appear. A little stroking for a little ego.



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