Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
“A Questlove Jawn.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SUMMER OF SOUL | Official Trailer | In Theaters and on Hulu July 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-16
Top Cast
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Stevie Wonder
Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Self - Artist
Chris Rock
Self - Artist
Tony Lawrence
Self - Harlem Cultural Festival Producer & Host (archive footage)
Nina Simone
Self (archive footage)
B.B. King
Self (archive footage)
Abbey Lincoln
Self (archive footage)
Mavis Staples
Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
Mahalia Jackson
Self (archive footage)
David Ruffin
Self
Sly Stone
Self - Performer (archive footage)
Hugh Masekela
Self (archive footage)
John V. Lindsay
Self (archive footage)
Ray Barretto
Self - Performer (archive footage)
Herbie Mann
Self (archive footage)
Mongo Santamaría
Self - Performer (archive footage)
Questlove
Self (uncredited)
Luis A. Miranda Jr.
Self - Civic Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Questlove
- Original Title
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Mass Distraction Media, RadicalMedia, Vulcan Productions, Concordia Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Questlove
Shawn Peters
Joshua L. Pearson
Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein, Joseph Patel, Rocky Collins, Jen Isaacson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Fyvolent
Producer
David Dinerstein
Producer
Joseph Patel
Producer
Questlove
Director
Shawn Peters
Director of Photography
Joshua L. Pearson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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What is Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) about?
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.
Who directed Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was directed by Questlove.
Who stars in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?
The principal cast of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) includes Stevie Wonder, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Tony Lawrence, Nina Simone.
When was Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) released and how long is it?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) make at the box office?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) grossed $3.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).