***This film is available to watch ONLY IN-PERSON. First come, first serve + limited capacity.
In-Person Screening Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
COVID-19 Safety Protocol: We are following the new MFA protocols which you can find here: www.mfa.org/visit. This includes no longer requiring masks but we highly encourage wearing masks for all. For additional caution, we are limiting the number of tickets available for in person screenings to allow for spacing between groups. We encourage you to wear your mask and any additional protection that makes you most comfortable. We are a mask-friendly festival.
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SUMMER OF SOUL
Directed by Quest Love. (USA 2021, 01:57:00)
In 1969, during the same summer as Woodstock, a different music festival took place 100 miles away. More than 300,000 people attended the summer concert series known as the Harlem Cultural Festival. It was filmed, but after that summer, the footage sat in a basement for 50 years. It has never been seen. Until now.
Summer Of Soul is a stunning unearthed treasure destined to become a pillar of American music and African American history. In his striking debut as a filmmaker, the legendary musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents this transporting documentary—part concert film, part historical record—about an epic event that radiated the wholesale reevaluation of Black history, culture, fashion, and music. This rich tapestry deftly incorporates an unforgettable musical revue that includes many rare gems, such as a Stevie Wonder drum solo and a duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. 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.
PLUS Pre recorded Q&A by Summer of Soul team