Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
A joyous piece of filmmaking [that] contains quite simply some of the best concert footage ever put on film.
Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten--until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Ray Baretto, Abbey Lincoln & Max Roach and more.
Genre
Documentary,
Music,
African-American Experience,
Concert,
New York City
Web Site
Runtime
117
Language
English
Director
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
Awards:
Winner, Audience Award ~ Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Winner, Grand Jury Prize ~ Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
Not many people know his name, but half a century ago Tony Lawrence created something extraordinary in the middle of New York City. And few people know the name Hal Tulchin, but he documented the feat. It was called the Harlem Cultural Festival, and over six weekends in the summer of 1969 it ...
Played at
Town Center 5 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
Glendale 7.02.21 - 7.15.21
Playhouse 7 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
Monica Film Center 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
NoHo 7 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
Claremont 5 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
Newhall 7.02.21 - 7.22.21
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