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

As with the best films, Questlove's narrative is shrouded in mystery, while leaving an emotional resonance that won't be soon forgotten.

Despite being a first feature, Summer of Soul concisely balances performance, interview, and history in its own rhythmic fashion.

Summer of Soul is both a tribute to the artists and, just as importantly, their audience -- which is what makes it not just a great concert film but a great documentary, period.

The incendiary stars of the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 erupt into life in this extraordinary documentary culled from comprehensive footage that's been abandoned and unseen for 50 years.

Summer of Soul features stunning, irresistible footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and an entire roll call of 20th-century Black jazz...

Thompson's feature debut intertwines music and politics in one of the best concert movies of all time.

Come for a great music doc with historic performances, and stay for a much-needed reconsideration of what exactly counts as collective "American" cultural history.

Summer of Soul isn’t just music history—it’s Black history. This film is an invitation to "come home" and absolutely essential for those who want to relive the coming of age of Black music.

Thank God somebody filmed it and the footage survived long enough for this doc to emerge in time to help celebrate the end of isolation.

Summer of Soul is Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s (member of The Roots, filmmaker, producer, DJ) directorial debut and it is brilliant.