Not very far from the acclaimed Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York, a powerful celebration of black heritage was taking place.
In the summer of 1969, The Harlem Cultural Festival, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, was home to a six-week event highlighting history, fashion and the black experience. Performers included Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips and more.
Much of the footage was never seen and largely forgotten–until now. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents Summer of Soul. Described as “part music film, part historical record,” the documentary “shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.”
Summer of Soul arrives on HULU and in theaters July 2.
The Latest:
- You Care: Jeezy No Longer Seeking Primary Care of Daughter, Pushes For Co-Parenting Equally With Ex Jeannie Mai
- IRS Hits Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Home & Seize Multiple Cars
- The Notorious B.I.G., Slick Rick Enter National Recording Registry
- Reuben Vincent On Latest EP, “General Admission,” & Providing A Voice To His Generation
- Kai Cenat Accuses OF Model Of Trying To Extort Him
- G. Dep Looks To Reconnect With Diddy Despite Assault Allegations [Video]
- Tha Dogg Pound “Smoke Up,” Dave East & Scram Jones “I Just Wanna” & More | Daily Visuals 4.17.24
- Lucky Daye Checks In with Honey B, Talks New Single + More!
- Ashanti and Nelly Are Engaged, Confirm Baby On The Way
- Family Of Mister Cee Reveal Cause Of Death
Rare Performances By Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone & More Featured In New HULU Doc was originally published on wzakcleveland.com