Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

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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.

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Trailer SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Teaser Trailer SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Trailer | In Theaters and on Hulu July 2 Featurette Meet the Artist: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson on SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT Featurette PFF SpringFest Q&A | SUMMER OF SOUL Featurette Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson takes home the win for his documentary Summer of Soul | EE BAFTAs 2022 Featurette 'Summer of Soul' Wins Best Documentary Feature | 94th Oscars

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots ★ 6.0/10

The times, they were a’changin’ in the summer of 1969, with many turning to music as a vehicle to help them express their feelings on important social and political issues. The most famous music festi…9. Mar 2021

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badelf ★ 8.0/10

In 1969, besides Woodstock, there was also an unknown Summer of Soul Festival in New York. More specifically, in Harlem. If you're a music buff (I am), this is a must-see film. It includes amazing per…18. Nov 2022

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Óskarsverðlaun sem besta heimildarmynd. Fékk bæði áhorfendaverðlaunin og dómnefndarverðlaunin á Sundance kvikmyndahátíðinni. Tilnefnd til BAFTA verðlaunanna.

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