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Summary Of Soul Food Junkies

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Itzel Juarez
September 7, 2014
SOC160 M/W 10:45
Film Analysis Paper: Soul Food Junkies
“Soul Food Junkies” Byron Hurt, filmmaker of “Soul Food Junkies,” has created this documentary to inform individuals on why soul food is more than just food to African-Americans. Some of their unhealthy choices are deeper than just wanting comfort food. Soul food is part of the African-American group since the time of slaves, and continues as tradition. It has become part of their culture. The Process of cooking soul food is also a way of socialization for the African-American community. Although soul food brings African-Americans together, some of the foods in their diet are a cause of stratification within the minority group The Soul food diet began during slavery. Slavery began in early times, and it was the act of a person owning another person as property (Merriam-Webster online). As explained in the documentary, slaves were fed the cheapest food. For example, they were fed leftover rice that was not sold and they were expected to grow their own food. Slaves also resorted to hunting using traditions from Africa. In the documentary, it is mentioned that soul food was survival food for the slaves (Hurt). Soul food is also a way of socialization in the African American community. “Socialization is a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a …show more content…

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