As someone who loves music and learning about different genres and artists, I was excited to learn about this movie and the rich history behind it.
Having grown up hearing about Woodstock and delving into the history of it in school and through family, I had no clue just across the way another wonderful music festival was taking place. When I got the chance to see this movie/documentary I was completely captivated by it. It was such a beautiful piece of art.
I am so excited to be teaming up with Disney again to share this movie/documentary with you. If you have a Disney+ bundle with Hulu I encourage you to watch it and if not well I am giveaway a digital code for you to have the chance.
Summer of Soul Giveaway
About Summer of Soul
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 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 concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.
Bonus Features*
- Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.
- Soul Searching – A behind-the-scenes look at Summer of Soul. We’ll learn about where the footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival has been, how it was uncovered, and why director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson decided to tell this story now.
- Harlem: Then & Now – We revisit Mount Morris Park, location of the Harlem Cultural Festival. We learn how the neighborhood was a crossroads of culture and precarious politics and explore why Summer of Soul is so relevant during this present time of great political upheaval.
Trailer
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Brian says
Rock
susan atkins says
I grew up in the 60’s I still enjoy listening to all the music from that era
susan atkins says
My favorite music is still definately from motown -soul music
Shemp DeYoung says
I love nearly all kind of music … except Dubstep. Today I listened to classic soundtracks, new wave, British R&B, and country.
Cassandra D says
I would say Jazz.