Slickly produced and poignantly performed, One Night in Miami makes for one heck of a feature directorial debut for Regina King! The actress now director does a great job of giving this stage play the film treatment, as she retains all the powerful dialogue and themes, while wrapping them in a silky-smooth visual design. Of course, no matter how good the direction and production designs are, a film of this nature ultimately boils down to the cast. You see, in a movie featuring larger than life historical figures, it’s imperative that the actors not go the route of doing an “impression,” and yet not stray so far that their depictions become unrecognizable. It’s quite the fine line, but luckily, ALL the actors involved nail their respective parts. And while Leslie Odom Jr.’s Sam Cooke might be the slight standout; everyone here provides a stunning acting showcase. As for plot, well, it’s all very enriching. Even though this is only loosely inspired by actual events, the conversations and heated discussions between these iconic characters remain ones of historical significance. So yes, powerful and enlightening, One Night in Miami is sure to sooth the soul!