Summer of Soul (Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson will inspire our programme through its testimony of a unique moment in history, the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and the transformative power of culture and music.

Presented at Silver Screen Cinema Folkestone. To book, please click here.

"Utilising beautifully restored footage buried in a basement for 50 years, Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) vividly paints a picture of the Harlem Cultural Festival, often referred to as the ‘Black Woodstock’, as the event the establishment just didn’t want to happen.” ★★★★★ - Empire

Director: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

Running time: 117 minutes

(Cert 12A)

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