Make It Soul Ending Explained: Chicago, winter 1965. Directed by Jean-Charles Mbotti Malolo, this 2018 animation film stars Lee Fields (James Brown), alongside China Moses as Gertrude Sanders, Avant Strangel as Solomon Burke, Akil Wingate as Danny Ray. With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Make It Soul?

Chicago, winter 1965. The Regal Theater hosts James Brown and Solomon Burke, two monuments of Soul music. Backstage, everyone's under pressure. But in 1960s America, both men know their music has unexpected powers.

Jean-Charles Mbotti Malolo's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lee Fields (James Brown)'s journey. The Regal Theater hosts James Brown and Solomon Burke, two monuments of Soul music.

How Does Lee Fields (James Brown)'s Story End?

  • Lee Fields: Lee Fields's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • China Moses (Gertrude Sanders): China Moses's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Avant Strangel (Solomon Burke): Avant Strangel's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Make It Soul Mean?

Make It Soul's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Lee Fields may feel rushed. Jean-Charles Mbotti Malolo's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.