Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 2021
“A Questlove Jawn.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Director
- Questlove
- Networks
- Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus, Hulu
What is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a 2021 documentary directed by Ahmir Questlove Thompson. It focuses on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an event attended by over 300,000 people that celebrated African American music and culture while promoting Black pride and unity.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 2, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions
- Revenue
- $3,696,069
- Genres
- Music, Documentary, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 237 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~117 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a 2021 documentary directed by Ahmir Questlove Thompson. It focuses on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an event attended by over 300,000 people that celebrated African American music and culture while promoting Black pride and unity.
The film's significance lies in the recovery of festival footage that sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years. This documentary brings a lost piece of American history to light, showcasing a massive cultural gathering that occurred during the same summer as Woodstock.
Should you watch it?
“Lost footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival is rediscovered after sitting unseen for fifty years.”
- Features rediscovered footage of the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival
- Celebrates African American music, culture, and unity
- Directed by Ahmir Questlove Thompson
- The film is rated PG-13
Watch it if you are interested in African American music and history.
This documentary explores a significant historical event through music and cultural celebration.
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Is this film worth watching?
The film documents a legendary festival that celebrated African American music and culture.
How long is the runtime?
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the rating of the film?
The film is rated PG-13.
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