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SUMMER OF SOUL
Chauncey -Theater 2
Thursday, Jul 22, 2021 3:30 PM
Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, thousands of people attend the Harlem Cultural Festival of celebrate Black history, culture, music and fashion.
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Admission Adult Matinee - $9.73
Admission Seniors (60+) - $8.85
Admission Children (12 and younger) - $8.85
Admission UI Student (with valid ID) - $8.85

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"A breathtaking chronicle of Black culture in a pivotal moment."—Eric Deggans, NPR

"Intertwines music and politics in one of the best concert movies of all time."—Mark Kermode, The Guardian

In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, 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 took place in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). Footage of the festival was never seen and largely forgotten - until now. Summer of Soul includes never-before-seen 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.

Winner, Audience Award, Grand Jury Prize, 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Winner, Best Documentary, 2021 National Board of Review.
Official Selection, 2021 Hot Docs, True/False, and AFI DOCS film festivals.
94th Oscars Shortlist, Documentary Feature
Series Info
Series:For Your Consideration
Film Info
Rating:PG-13
Runtime:117 minutes
Director:Questlove
Year Released:2021
Production Country:USA
Language:English