Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)(2021)
“A Questlove Jawn.”
Overview
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.
Director
Questlove
Studio
Mass Distraction Media
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Stevie Wonder
as Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda
as Self - Artist
Chris Rock
as Self - Artist
Tony Lawrence
as Self - Harlem Cultural Festival Producer & Host (archive footage)
Nina Simone
as Self (archive footage)
B.B. King
as Self (archive footage)
Abbey Lincoln
as Self (archive footage)
Mavis Staples
as Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
Mahalia Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
David Ruffin
as Self
Sly Stone
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
Hugh Masekela
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Mass Distraction Media • RadicalMedia • Vulcan Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021).
What is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) about?▼
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.
Who directed Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?▼
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was directed by Questlove and released in 2021. It is a music, documentary, history film.
How long is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?▼
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?▼
The cast of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) includes Stevie Wonder as Self, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Self - Artist, Chris Rock as Self - Artist, Tony Lawrence as Self - Harlem Cultural Festival Producer & Host (archive footage), Nina Simone as Self (archive footage) and more.
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