Soul Searchin’
• 5.40pm Sunday May 24th, 2026
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Dir: Jesus Cruz & Alex Vigano
Watch the trailer below
Devoted crate diggers chase rare soul records with near-obsessive passion, turning forgotten songs into living history as their pursuit carries them from neighbourhood parties to venues around the world.
A beautifully put-together documentary, Soul Searchin’ dives into the passionate world of rare soul record collectors. More than just a film about music, it tells a deeper story of cultural preservation, identity, and community. At the heart of the documentary are dedicated and world renowned collectors Ruben Molina, Arlene Sepulveda, and Josh Whittemore, known collectively as the Southern Soul Spinners. Through their journeys, the film reveals how they uncover and revive forgotten soul recordings – especially from Black and Chicano artists, collecting overlooked tracks and revealing them to the world and putting them in their rightful place in music history. The films takes us from backyard parties in Los Angeles to international stages, the pursuit of rare records has grown into a global cultural movement. Along the way, the documentary shows how soul music has shaped the lives of these collectors, offering purpose, connection, and, for some, even a path away from gang life. Ultimately, Soul Searchin’ is a powerful look at obsession turned into preservation and how music can carry stories across generations and borders. The film also mentions Australia’s own Soul Collector DJ Miss Goldie. The film is followed by an after soul party in the bar with DJ Boogie Monster, aka Alex Dimitriades who is another soul collector of renown on the decks.
