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

2021 · Documentary · 118 min

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Synopsis

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.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceOlder Men
Mainstream

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
48
Young Women
43
Older Men
57
Older Women
52
Advocacy
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
0

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