Pratik Handore
‘Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),’ commonly known as ‘Summer of Soul,’ is a documentary film directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. The documentary covers the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which was a celebration of Black history, and culture. It has received an overwhelmingly positive reception from critics and impressed the audiences at the 2021 edition of the coveted Sundance Film Festival.
For those who enjoy documentaries that explore history and human emotion, ‘Summer of Soul’ is definitely your cup of tea. If you are looking for ways to stream the documentary online, here’s everything you need to know.
What is Summer of Soul About?
The documentary ‘Summer of Soul’ explores the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that took place over six weeks in Harlem’s Mount Morris Park (now known as Marcus Garvey Park). The documentary utilizes actual footage from the festival that was shot over 50 years ago but remained unaired in any form until now. It also includes some revealing interviews with those in attendance and performers such as Stevie Wonder, The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly and the Family Stone.
The documentary examines the impact of the festival on Black history, culture, music, and fashion while also simultaneously acting as a celebration of it all. At the same time, the documentary also draws some clever parallels between that era and the modern day.
Is Summer of Soul On Netflix?
‘Summer of Soul’ isn’t a part of Netflix’s vast library of entertainment offerings, but should you wish to indulge yourself in another behind-the-scenes documentary, we recommend ‘Nas: Time Is Illmatic,’ a New York-set documentary about the debut album of rapper Nas.
Is Summer of Soul On Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime doesn’t offer ‘Summer of Soul’ as a part of its subscription titles or on-demand at the moment. If you wish to watch something similar, ‘Black Seeds: The History of Africans in America,’ should enlighten you about the struggles of African Americans in the United States.
Is Summer of Soul On Hulu?
‘Summer of Soul’ is available to stream on Hulu (from July 2, 2021), and subscribers of the service can watch it at no additional cost.
Where to Watch Summer of Soul Online?
The streaming rights of ‘Summer of Soul’ are exclusively held by Hulu, and therefore it isn’t available on any other streaming services or VOD platforms. However, you can enjoy the documentary in its full glory at a theatre near you. To check show timings and book tickets, head here.
How to Stream Summer of Soul For Free?
Folks looking to stream ‘Summer of Soul’ free of cost can easily do so by signing up for the 30-day free trial of Hulu, which the service offers to new users. We do encourage our readers to pay for the content they wish to consume.
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