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

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

A Questlove Jawn.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
  • Genres: Music, Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 2021-07-02
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 7.618/10 (208 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $3,696,069
  • Production Companies: Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions, Concordia Studio
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.7082
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

as Self

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

as Self

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

as Self

Tony Lawrence

Tony Lawrence

as Self

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

as Self (archive footage)

B.B. King

B.B. King

as Self (archive footage)

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

as Self

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

as Self

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

David Ruffin

David Ruffin

as Self

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

'Summer of Soul' Wins Best Documentary Feature | 94th Oscars

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson takes home the win for his documentary Summer of Soul | EE BAFTAs 2022

SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Trailer | In Theaters and on Hulu July 2

PFF SpringFest Q&A | SUMMER OF SOUL

SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Teaser

Keywords

jazzempowermentbluescivil rightsrhythm and blues (r&b)music festivalsummerconcert filmharlem, new york city1960sfunk musicafrican american historysoul musicblack powerblack music

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a Music, Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2021-07-02.

Who are the main actors in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Stevie Wonder, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Tony Lawrence, Nina Simone, .

Where can I watch Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is available.

Is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) based on a true story?â–Ľ

A Questlove Jawn.

What is the IMDb rating of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?â–Ľ

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) has an IMDb rating of 7.618/10 based on 208 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $3,696,069 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions, Concordia Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) filmed?â–Ľ

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

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

The total runtime of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is 117 minutes.

Is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).

Does Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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