Country: United States
Year: 2020
Language: English
Subtitles:
Runtime: 117 mins.
In 1969, during the same summer as Woodstock, a different music festival took place 100 miles away. More than 300,000 people attended the summer concert series known as the Harlem Cultural Festival. It was filmed, but after that summer, the footage sat in a basement for 50 years. It has never been seen. Until now. Summer Of Soul is a stunning unearthed treasure destined to become a pillar of American music and African American history. In his striking debut as a filmmaker, the legendary musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents this transporting documentary—part concert film, part historical record—about an epic event that radiated the wholesale reevaluation of Black history, culture, fashion, and music. This rich tapestry deftly incorporates an unforgettable musical revue that includes many rare gems, such as a Stevie Wonder drum solo and a duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. 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.
DIRECTOR
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is a drummer, DJ, filmmaker, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and member of the Roots. He is musical director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. A four-time Grammy winner, Thompson has also released four books, including Mixtape Potluck. He co-produced the Grammy-winning original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton. Thompson also hosts his own podcast, Questlove Supreme, on iHeartRadio.
Director:
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
Cast
Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder.
Cinematography:
Shawn Peters.
Editing:
Joshua L. Pearson.
Screenings
San Miguel de Allende
23.9.2021
20:00 (Horario CST)
Jardín Principal 
León
19.9.2021
21:00 (Horario CST)
Teatro del Bicentenario