Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
At a glance
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a 2021 documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Directed by Questlove in his directorial debut, the 117-minute film is an American independent documentary in English. The festival is its central subject, and the film was produced by RadicalMedia and Vulcan Productions. It premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the documentary categories. After a limited U.S. theatrical release in June 2021, it became available for streaming on Hulu the following weekend. Viewers seeking a documentary centered on the Harlem Cultural Festival can explore this account of the 1969 event.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in the Harlem Cultural Festival, independent documentaries, and Questlove’s directorial work.
What is good
- Centers on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival
- Directed by Questlove in his directorial debut
- Runs 117 minutes
- Received two Sundance documentary awards
What to know first
- The listed streaming service is Hulu
Verdict
Summer of Soul focuses on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival in a 117-minute documentary. It combines Questlove’s directorial debut with recognition at Sundance.
Details
- Year
- 2021wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 117 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Questlovewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- Harlem Cultural Festivalwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt7378922wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q104213699· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_of_Soul· checked 2 Oct 2026