SUMMER OF SOUL | Musa Jackson & The 5th Dimension Clip

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In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten–until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Ray Baretto, Abbey Lincoln & Max Roach and more.

Summer of Soul premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. It will stream on Hulu in conjunction with Disney’s new BIPOC Creator Initiative; Searchlight Pictures will release it theatrically.

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[sarahbgln]

Congrats Questlove on winning the oscar for making this!!

[jamesgphilosopher]

This part, jus took my breath away ✊🏿🖤

[Indienads]

My favorite scene in the whole doc is this moment, with Musa Jackson reminiscing on how beautiful the singer from the 5th Dimension was. The performance of the band was fantastic.

[willp]

A fantastic film, a time capsule every bit as important as Woodstock, Altamont, Monterey Pop and Live Aid.

[dplatt]

I love the scene where they show Marilyn and Billy the footage and they're absolutely overwhelmed with emotion. If I remember it correctly Marilyn is literally speechless.

[LeeLee]

I love this documentary. I highly recommend it you will not be disappointed.

[anthonyc.]

The end scene before the credits when He got choked up. that was so strong

[gideonwilliams]

Why did they tried to hide this, way better than Woodstock

[LakeErieOH]

the actual "Stone Soul Picnic"

[libanjama]

The thing is, that in our music today. Any reasonable parent wouldn’t want to take their family to a concert. Music is to Foul nowadays