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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

DocumentaryMusic
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic967.7Rotten Tomatoes99%92%

A wholesome, cathartic music movie about history and a real life story, with standout editing and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A Questlove Jawn.

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.

Feels like

  • Harlem Cultural Festival
  • Black Pride
  • Musical Documentary
  • 1960s Music
  • Social Justice
  • Historical Significance
  • Community Celebration
  • Cultural Heritage

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Questlove
Produced by
David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent, Joseph Patel
Music by
Paul Hsu, Dennis Hamlin, Paul Massey

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 2, 2021 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
July 2, 2021
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Music, Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$4 million
Available in
84 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?"

Questions about Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.