Trivia: In real life, Rae Dawn Chong (Sarah) and C. Thomas Howell (Mark) really did have a relationship and were even married. They were divorced in 1990, though.
Soul Man (1986)
Directed by: Steve Miner
Starring: James Earl Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Rae Dawn Chong, Arye Gross
Mark Watson: Mom! Dad! There's something I have to tell you... I'm black.
Professor Banks: Mr. Watson, I am not a humorless man, but if you insist on taking up my class time making jokes, please see to it that they are funny.
Professor Banks: I understand you are allowed one phone call from jail?
Mark Watson: Yes.
Professor Banks: Next time you get arrested, use it to call me. I'll bring you your books. You can study in jail.
