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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.
- (222)
- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
- PG-13
- Documentary, Music
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.
Check out the official movie trailer for Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock and Stevie Wonder!
- 2 min
- 7.3K
- hollywoodstreams
Questlove's directorial debut unearths the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a musical and political celebration of Black freedom and culture. The film features stunning footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King and more, and interviews with surviving performers and attendees.
Official Trailer. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary--part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion.
- 2 min
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