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'Summer of Soul' Is a Political Snapshot Wrapped Up in a Concert Film

Directed by Questlove

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2021

In the summer of 1969, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in New York for a celebration of love, music and countercultural activism....

Rage Against the Machine, GY!BE, Roger Waters Sign Open Letter in Support of Palestine

PUBLISHED May 27, 2021

More than 600 musicians have signed an open letter expressing their support for Palestine and urging their fellow performers to boycott sho...

In 2021, Music Documentaries Are Finally Getting Good

PUBLISHED May 18, 2021

Music documentaries are typically a mixed bag at best. For every fascinating Searching for Sugar Man, there are a dozen fawning puff pieces...

Watch the Trailer for Questlove's 'Summer of Soul' Documentary

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2021

Over a year removed from the film's announcement, Questlove's documentary about 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival finally has a teaser traile...

Questlove to Direct Sly Stone Documentary

PUBLISHED Feb 19, 2021

Earlier this year, Questlove debuted Summer of Love — his directorial debut — at Sundance. Now, he's already lined up his next project. The...

Whodini's John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Dead at 56: Report

PUBLISHED Dec 23, 2020

John Fletcher — an American artist known best as vocalist Ecstasy with hip-hop trio Whodini — has died. News of Fletcher's passing was shar...

'Soul' Is a Much-Needed Reminder That Life Can Be Pretty Great

Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers

PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2020

In a year of stress, boredom and fear, Soul is here to remind us that being alive is awesome. Sure, things like a pandemic or impending fas...

Edgar Wright's Sparks Documentary to Premiere at Sundance 2021

PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2020

Today the Sundance Film Festival unveiled its 2021 lineup, and among the many films playing the digital festival will be Edgar Wright's ant...