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

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

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

Despite being a first feature, Summer of Soul concisely balances performance, interview, and history in its own rhythmic fashion.

Summer of Soul is both a tribute to the artists and, just as importantly, their audience -- which is what makes it not just a great concert film but a great documentary, period.

The incendiary stars of the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 erupt into life in this extraordinary documentary culled from comprehensive footage that's been abandoned and unseen for 50 years.

Summer of Soul features stunning, irresistible footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and an entire roll call of 20th-century Black jazz...

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

“Summer of Soul” feels as if it is the wistful answer to a question that viewers had after watching “Black Panther” (2018), “Where is our Wakanda?” For a moment, it was Harlem.

Come for a great music doc with historic performances, and stay for a much-needed reconsideration of what exactly counts as collective "American" cultural history.

Summer of Soul isn’t just music history—it’s Black history. This film is an invitation to "come home" and absolutely essential for those who want to relive the coming of age of Black music.