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.

Deftly interweaving incredible live footage with a series of revealing interviews, Summer of Soul captures the spirit and context of a watershed moment while tying it firmly to the present.

Summer of Soul will be educational for a lot of viewers, but whether or not you know about the history behind it, this incredible music is not to be missed.

'Summer of Soul' is an exceptional music documentary that educates audiences about the previously unknown 1969 Harlem Culture Festival while serving as an important historic record. The awe-inspiring performances, particularly Nina Simone and Sly And The Family Stone, mesmerize viewers alongside powerful social commentary addressing civil rights and racial justice. However, some felt frustrated by editing choices that cut performances too short or interrupted musical moments with interviews too frequently.