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Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): A Docalogue
Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): A Docalogue
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This book explores Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's 2021 documentary Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), which examines the legacy of the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969. It combines five different perspectives to analyze, theorize, and contextualize the documentary, covering key topics related to popular music, musical performance, audiences, archives, and Black studies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The fifth title in the Docalogue series, this comprehensive exploration delves into Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's 2021 documentary, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Drawing from a wealth of archival footage and insightful interviews, the film offers a profound examination of the Harlem Cultural Festival, a historic celebration of Black music that took place weekly throughout the summer of 1969. Through its lens, the film challenges the notion of this event as a "forgotten" chapter in history, prompting a critical reflection on why this history was obscured and raising essential questions regarding archival preservation and cultural memory.
Combining five distinct perspectives, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. It offers an in-depth scholarly treatment, providing a comprehensive analysis of the documentary's themes, techniques, and historical significance. At the same time, it serves as a pedagogical guide, equipping readers with the tools to critically evaluate, theorize, and contextualize documentaries.
The essays within this book cover a wide range of topics relevant to the study of popular music, musical performance, and audiences. They explore the discovery and reuse of archives and archival documents, shedding light on the processes involved in preserving and accessing historical records. Additionally, they delve into Black studies and American cultural history, offering insights into the complex interplay of race, identity, and society throughout the 20th century.
This book will appeal to a diverse audience, including students and scholars in fields such as archival studies, Black studies, cultural studies, documentary studies, historiography, and music studies. Its multidisciplinary approach and rich content make it an essential addition to any academic library, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the Harlem Cultural Festival and its enduring legacy.
Weight: 340g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032502533
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