'Summer of Soul,' the music/documentary directed by Questlove (Ahmir-Khalib Thompson) is set to open July 2 for special engagements at Cinelounge Outdoors and Cinelounge Sunset.
The film, rated PG-13, stars B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Hugh Masakela, David Ruffin, Mavis Staples, Moms Mabley, The Chambers Brothers, Babatunde Olatunji, Herbie Mann, Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Mahalia Jackson, and Abbey Lincoln.
'Summer of Soul' is part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten until now.
The film shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past, and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances.
July 2- July 8, 2021. For information about reservations and screening times at each venue, go to http://arenascreen.com or call (323) 924-1644.
What was formerly Cinelounge Drive-In is transitioning to Cinelounge Outdoors, an outdoor venue with lawn-chair seating (on artificial turf) for 200 people. The venue has a privacy wall, wireless headsets, a pizza truck with a wood-fired brick oven on-site, and more amenities. Cinelounge Outdoors is in the lot adjacent to 1625 N. Las Palmas Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. Capacity is limited, to 200, and tickets and refreshments must be purchased in advance.
Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Lobby Level, Hollywood, CA 90028. Capacity is limited, and tickets and refreshments must be purchased in advance. Cinelounge Sunset is an indoor venue.
Covid safety protocols in effect on screening days will be observed at both venues.
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