Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)(2021)
A Questlove Jawn.
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. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Movie: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Top 10 Billed Cast
Self
Self - Artist
Self - Artist
Self - Harlem Cultural Festival Producer & Host (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Video Trailer Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Video: SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Trailer | In Theaters and on Hulu July 2
SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Trailer | In Theaters and on Hulu July 2
'Summer of Soul' Wins Best Documentary Feature | 94th Oscars
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson takes home the win for his documentary Summer of Soul | EE BAFTAs 2022
Meet the Artist: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson on SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT
PFF SpringFest Q&A | SUMMER OF SOUL
SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Teaser
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