Directed by Mark Landesman, Thunder Soul tells the inspired true story of Kashmere (Texas) High School’s band leader Conrad “Prof” Johnson. Johnson directed the coed musical aggregation of black students in Houston, Texas with “tough love,” respect, and a code of conduct that taught the students about pride, honor, and the power of a deep groove. He took a ragtag jazz band of students and transformed them into one of the most award-winning stage bands in the country. The film centers around 2008, when alumni from Prof’s legendary band decide to reunite the bands past members to perform a reunion concert for their beloved teacher before he retires. The film incorporates current interviews of Prof and his students along with clips from the 1974 documentary titled Prof & The Band.

Runtime: 88 min