Summer Of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a feature 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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Politics and music meld into one, expertly capturing the thrill of a true cultural turning point.| Read in full: Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) film review We Love Cinema
Questlove turns to some of the surviving musicians (and other celebrities) to offer commentary while looking at the material again all these years later, but the most touching moments come from concertgoers who were simply kids from the neighborhood reflecting on a transformative summer.The Guardian
Questlove has an expert musicality to his filmmaking and conducts image, music and thesis with a fast paced rhythm.Little White Lies
Sonically flawless, authentically textured and deep-rooted in cultural significance, Summer Of Soul succeeds magnificently in capturing the scale, spiritual resonance and, yes, soul of the Harlem Cultural Festival.Empire
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