Name: Summer of Soul — Film + Conversation Night
Start: 2026-08-14T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-14T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Electric Palace

$Summer of Soul \u2014 Film + Conversation Night$

A screening of Black Orpheus with a facilitated conversation on myth, music and love set in Rio during Carnival.
About this Event

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Film + Conversation Night: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

A powerful night of music, history and cultural rediscovery.

This special Film + Conversation Night features Summer of Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s acclaimed documentary uncovering the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival — a landmark series of concerts celebrating Black music, culture and identity.

Through electrifying performances and powerful historical context, the film brings to life a vital chapter of cultural history, exploring how music, community and creativity intersected during a pivotal moment in the civil rights era.

Following the screening, the evening will continue with a facilitated conversation inviting reflection on the film’s themes, its cultural significance, and the enduring power of music as a force for identity, memory and collective expression.

Date & Venue

Friday 14 August 2026
Venue: Electric Palace
Part of the Hidden Beach Summer of Culture programme