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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.
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...
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Apr 25, 2021 · 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....
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Watch the trailer and read reviews of Summer of Soul, a film by Questlove that showcases the live footage and interviews of the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. The festival featured legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Sly & the Family Stone.
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- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
- PG-13
- Documentary, Music
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.
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- Documentary, History, Music
- Questlove
- 2021-07-02
Mar 27, 2022 · Summer of Soul (…. Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) took home the prize for best documentary feature at the 2022 Oscars. Director and executive producer Ahmir “Questlove ...
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Watch the acclaimed film about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring iconic music legends like Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. Learn how the festival celebrated Black history, culture and fashion, and how it reflects on the present times.
