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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.
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.
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.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Documentary. 202116+. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents a powerful documentary about an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion.
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. It was filmed, but after that summer, the footage sat in a basement for 50 years. It has never been seen.
Jul 2, 2021 · Overview. During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity.
