: Both Joe Gardner and the audience initially believe the "spark" is a person's life purpose or talent (like Joe’s jazz piano playing).
: Grounded, soulful jazz composed by Jon Batiste. Soul (2020)
: The film eventually reveals that the spark is not a career or a singular goal, but simply the desire to live and appreciate the small, everyday moments of the human experience. Creative Insights & Development : Both Joe Gardner and the audience initially
: Joe Gardner was inspired by real-life middle school teacher Dr. Peter Archer , who spent his life teaching music and inspiring youth in NYC. Co-director Kemp Powers also infused elements of his own life into Joe to ensure the character felt authentic. Soul (2020)