Summer of Soul (2021): Directed by Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson Summer of Soul rediscovered the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival a monumental event overshadowed by Woodstock. Filmed over six weeks the documentary features stunning performances by Stevie Wonder Nina Simone Sly & the Family Stone Gladys Knight & the Pips and Mahalia Jackson. The footage sat unseen for 50 years until its restoration. Questlove weaves in interviews with attendees musicians and historians placing the festival in the context of civil rights Black pride and cultural awakening. The music is transcendent—fusing soul gospel jazz and R&B. Summer of Soul is not just a concert film but a vital historical reclamation. It celebrates Black joy resilience and artistry making it one of the most powerful and important music documentaries of the 21st century.
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