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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a 2021 American independent documentary film about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in his directorial debut.
Jul 2, 2021 · Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): Directed by Questlove. With Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty. Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
- (14K)
- Documentary, History, Music
- Questlove
- 2021-07-02
Watch the trailer and read critics and audience reviews of Summer of Soul, a film that captures the spirit and context of a watershed moment in Black history and culture. The film features never-before-seen live performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone and more.
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- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
- PG-13
- Documentary, Music
Jan 29, 2021 · Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) screened at the Sundance film festival and is released on 2 July in the US and 16 July in the UK.
Jul 2, 2021 · Questlove's documentary of the 1969 Harlem Culture Festival features stunning performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and more. The film also explores the historical and cultural context of the event and its impact on Black America.
Jul 2, 2021 · Summary In 1969, during the same summer as Woodstock, a different music festival took place 100 miles away. More than 300,000 people attended the summer concert series known as the Harlem Cultural Festival.
Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (w/ Bonus Content) Ahmir Questlove Thompson presents a powerful documentary about an event in the summer of 1969 that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion.
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