Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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 celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten--until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. 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.
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 7 engagements
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterFri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- Santa ClaritaNewhallFri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- North HollywoodNoHo 7Fri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- ClaremontClaremont 5Fri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- EncinoTown Center 5Fri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 3 weeks
- GlendaleGlendaleFri, Jul 2 – Thu, Jul 15, 2021 · 2 weeks
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