Sundance Winner 'Soul Patrol' Documentary to Begin Theatrical Run in November
The documentary 'Soul Patrol,' directed by J.M. Harper, is set to begin its theatrical release on November 6, starting at the IFC Center in New York, with screenings at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Los Angeles on November 11, and further expansions planned. The film, which won the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, chronicles the experiences of the Vietnam War's first Black special operations team. Harper gained access to these veterans, utilizing Super 8 footage, personal photographs, and archival audio recordings to reconstruct their journey. The narrative focuses on a reunion of the surviving members, exploring themes of memory, brotherhood, and trauma, as well as the contradictions faced by these soldiers fighting for freedom abroad amidst inequality at home. The production team includes Harper, Sam Bisbee, Peter Bittenbender, Nas, and Danielle Massie, with Kino Lorber distributing the 98-minute film.
