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

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

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2021·PG-13

A Questlove Jawn.

MusicDocumentaryHistory1h 57m

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7.6

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Storyline

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.

Trailers

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

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

'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

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

PFF SpringFest Q&A | SUMMER OF SOUL

PFF SpringFest Q&A | SUMMER OF SOUL

SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Teaser

SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Teaser

Meet the Artist: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson on SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT

Meet the Artist: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson on SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT

Details

DirectorQuestlove

ReleasedJul 2, 2021

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$3.7M

Parental guidePG-13US

Studios

Mass Distraction Media

RadicalMedia

Vulcan Productions

Concordia Studio

Cast

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

Self

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Self - Artist

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Self - Artist

Tony Lawrence

Tony Lawrence

Self - Harlem Cultural Festival Producer & Host (archive footage)

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Self (archive footage)

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self (archive footage)

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

Self (archive footage)

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

Self (archive footage)

David Ruffin

Self

Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Self - Performer (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

9 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Deftly interweaving incredible live footage with a series of revealing interviews, Summer of Soul captures the spirit and context of a watershed moment while tying it firmly to the present.”

99% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Devika Girish

RTSight & SoundMay 14, 2026

With Summer of Soul, Questlove gives solidity to their memories, ensuring their due place in the annals of American history.

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Christina Newland

RTiNews.co.ukSep 23, 2024

Profound and joyful, Questlove’s documentary attempts to redress that erasure.

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Kenneth Womack

RTSalon.comJul 11, 2022

As with the best films, Questlove's narrative is shrouded in mystery, while leaving an emotional resonance that won't be soon forgotten.

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Hector A. Gonzalez

RTThe Movie BuffSep 8, 2024

A celebration of Black culture, history, and music, and features amazing performances from Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, The 5th Dimension, and more.

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Information

Title

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

Released

Jul 2, 2021

Rated

PG-13

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 57m

Status

Released

Studios

Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia

Zappa

The Sparks Brothers