"Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Wasn't Televised)," which opened the Sundance Film Festival and won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award in the Documentary category to enthusiastic acclaim, will be released in theaters on August 27th, distributed by Walt Disney Japan.
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In 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, another large-scale festival attracted 300,000 people to New York. The Harlem Cultural Festival, a legendary music festival that brought together chart-topping Black music stars like a young Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, and the then-popular Sly & the Family Stone, has been lost to history for 50 years. Amir "Questlove" Thompson, four-time Grammy Award winner and globally acclaimed drummer/DJ for The Roots, brings the festival to life in this powerful documentary. Masterfully weaving together live performances with rare archival footage, the film conveys a living, breathing history of modern America, conveying a message of pride and hope to viewers. This film chronicles the way music moved and united people during a turbulent era that transformed politics, culture, fashion, and lifestyles. It challenges us today to consider true freedom, dignity, and the joy of living.
The trailer begins with a powerful message from Nina Simone, asking, "Are you ready?", followed by Gladys Knight's testimony, filled with pride and confidence, and finally, the excitement reaches a fever pitch with Sly & the Family Stone's groove, calling for "higher things to come!"
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Not only will you be blown away by the ethereal live performances of legendary stars whose music seems unbelievable having been buried underground for 50 years, but the trailer also gives you a glimpse into the excitement and energy of the venue, packed with 300,000 people.
© 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.
This powerful documentary captures the moment music changed the world, depicting the venue packed with people of all ages, from children to adults, and men and women, as well as the American society of 1969, a pivotal time of change.
© 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.
© 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.In 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, another large-scale festival attracted 300,000 people to New York. The Harlem Cultural Festival, a legendary music festival that brought together chart-topping Black music stars like a young Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, and the then-popular Sly & the Family Stone, has been lost to history for 50 years. Amir "Questlove" Thompson, four-time Grammy Award winner and globally acclaimed drummer/DJ for The Roots, brings the festival to life in this powerful documentary. Masterfully weaving together live performances with rare archival footage, the film conveys a living, breathing history of modern America, conveying a message of pride and hope to viewers. This film chronicles the way music moved and united people during a turbulent era that transformed politics, culture, fashion, and lifestyles. It challenges us today to consider true freedom, dignity, and the joy of living.
The trailer begins with a powerful message from Nina Simone, asking, "Are you ready?", followed by Gladys Knight's testimony, filled with pride and confidence, and finally, the excitement reaches a fever pitch with Sly & the Family Stone's groove, calling for "higher things to come!"
© 2021 20th Century 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.Not only will you be blown away by the ethereal live performances of legendary stars whose music seems unbelievable having been buried underground for 50 years, but the trailer also gives you a glimpse into the excitement and energy of the venue, packed with 300,000 people.
© 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.This powerful documentary captures the moment music changed the world, depicting the venue packed with people of all ages, from children to adults, and men and women, as well as the American society of 1969, a pivotal time of change.
© 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.【Movie Information】
"Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)"
Original title: SUMMER OF SOUL (OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)
Director: Amir "Questlove" Thompson
Starring: Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension, The Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson, Herbie Mann, Day Starring Vid Ruffin, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Sly & the Family Stone, Mongo Santamaria, Sonny Sharrock, Abbey Lincoln, Max Roach, Hugh Masekela, Nina Simone and more.
Distributed by: Walt Disney Japan © 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.
North American release: July 2, 2021 (theatrical and Hulu simultaneous release)
Official website: https://searchlightpictures.jp
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"Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)"
Original title: SUMMER OF SOUL (OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)
Director: Amir "Questlove" Thompson
Starring: Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension, The Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson, Herbie Mann, Day Starring Vid Ruffin, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Sly & the Family Stone, Mongo Santamaria, Sonny Sharrock, Abbey Lincoln, Max Roach, Hugh Masekela, Nina Simone and more.
Distributed by: Walt Disney Japan © 2021 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.
North American release: July 2, 2021 (theatrical and Hulu simultaneous release)
Official website: https://searchlightpictures.jp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SearchlightJPN/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SearchlightJPN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SearchlightJPN/
