Cinema From the Margins: Summer of Soul

Sat, Feb 21 2026

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Adams Street, Multipurpose Room

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Music legend Questlove makes his directorial debut with his documentary, Summer of Soul (...Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021). This film compiles found and restored footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that features performances from Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, and The 5th Dimension, among others. This film commemorates a moment that serves as a cornerstone of Black history, culture, music, and fashion.

This movie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Cinema From the Margins is a curated film viewing series that seeks to highlight stories from often overlooked communities and people of diverse identities, with an emphasis on subjects that are relevant to our current time. Films in this series will start with a brief introduction prior to the movie and will be followed by the option to casually discuss afterwards.

Our February pick celebrates Black History Month!

a collage of different Soul music artists with a title reading "Summer of Soul (...or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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Add to My Calendar 02/21/2026 02:00 pm 02/21/2026 04:30 pm America/New_York Cinema From the Margins: Summer of Soul Music legend Questlove makes his directorial debut with his documentary, Summer of Soul (...Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021). This film compiles found and restored footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that features performances from Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, and The 5th Dimension, among others. This film commemorates a moment that serves as a cornerstone of Black history, culture, music, and fashion.This movie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.<hr>Cinema From the Margins is a curated film viewing series that seeks to highlight stories from often overlooked communities and people of diverse identities, with an emphasis on subjects that are relevant to our current time. Films in this series will start with a brief introduction prior to the movie and will be followed by the option to casually discuss afterwards.Our February pick celebrates Black History Month! Brooklyn Public Library - Adams Street, Multipurpose Room MM/DD/YYYY 60