Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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.

Tagline

“A Questlove Jawn.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Music, Documentary, History

Director

Questlove

Original Language

EN

What is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) about?

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.

Who directed Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was directed by Questlove.

When was Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) released?

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was released on July 2, 2021.

How long is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) has a runtime of 1h 57m.

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