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Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 73 wins & 44 nominations total
Ethel Beatty
- Self - Festival Attendee
- (as Ethel Beatty-Barnes)
Al Sharpton
- Self - Minister & Activist
- (as Reverend Al Sharpton)
Jesse Jackson
- Self - Minister & Activist
- (as Reverend Jesse Jackson)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Harlem Cultural Festival comprised six concerts that took place between June 29 and August 24, 1969, in Marcus Garvey Park (at the time, Mount Morris Park), and attracted a combined in-person audience of 300,000.
- GoofsThe subtitle, "When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised," is incorrect. In 1969, the year the Harlem Cultural Festival concerts took place, two TV specials about them were shown: July 28, 1969 on CBS (while the concerts were still taking place) and September 16, 1969 on ABC.
- Crazy creditsThere is a scene after the end credits featuring Stevie Wonder and his band leader bantering back and forth on stage.
- ConnectionsFeatured in CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley: Episode #43.26 (2021)
- SoundtracksDrum Solo
Written by Stevie Wonder
Performed by Stevie Wonder
Published by Jobete Music Co. Inc. on behalf of itself and Black Bull Music
Licensed courtesy of Wonder Productions, Inc.
Steve Wonder appears courtesy of Wonder Productions, Inc.
Featured review
Having grown up during the time this was filmed, I can truly identify with the music and mood of the country at that time. Take the time to really listen and watch this movie. The performances tell you so much about how the music touched people in a positive way. One of my favorite documentaries of all time.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Summer of Soul
- Filming locations
- Mount Morris Park, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(location of concerts)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,320,649
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $802,054
- Jul 5, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $3,696,069
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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By what name was Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) officially released in India in Hindi?
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