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

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 57m
  •  (37)
  • 96

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

Producer:

David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent, Joseph Patel

Release Date:

Jul 2, 2021

Runtime:

1hr 57m

Synopsis

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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Verified Review

A history lesson wrapped in some of the best music of the late 60’s!

1 of 1 helpful votes
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Kathleen M
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#mustsee
#epic
#truestory
#inspiring

Please see this movie!!!

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Metacritic

96
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Based on 38 Critics
7.3

USER SCORE (18)

Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Reviews
90
Jul 2, 2021

One of the best things about Summer of Soul is its reminder that the joy of musical community is one of the great human experiences, a unifying truth in more ways than one.

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Metacritic review by Jack Hamilton
Jack Hamilton
Slate
100
Jan 30, 2021

Summer of Soul is as thoughtful as it is rousing, a welcome shot of adrenaline to kick off not just a film festival but a new year.

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Metacritic review by Sheri Linden
Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter
90
Jan 30, 2021

The performances are often revelatory, but the sense of history coming alive — of the past speaking to the present — is even more riveting.

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Tim Grierson
Screen Daily
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