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Free pop-up cinema and gig in underground car park
An underground car park in the city centre is set to come alive with live music and film.
Part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover, Summer of Soul on July 29 promises to “transport the audience to 60’s Harlem”.
Live jam-style performances will be followed by an expanded screening of award-winning 2021 documentary Summer of Soul, which explores the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
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After the film, the Galleries car park will play host to an underground funk and soul afterparty to “celebrate Bristol’s rich musical heritage”.
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Delivered by Compass Presents with Cinema Rediscovered (a Watershed project), Summer of Soul is the fourth of nine free events for the public to enjoy in the city centre this summer under the Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover programme, presented by Bristol UNESCO City of Film and partners.
“This is going to be an evening to remember for soul music lovers who can immerse themselves in an experience that mixes the big screen with fantastic music,” said Natalie Moore, Bristol UNESCO City of Film manager.
Mark Cosgrove, Cinema Rediscovered founder, added: “Who knew of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival where the likes of Nina Simone, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder performed, except those lucky people who were there?
“Unlike those other festivals, this footage lay hidden from history.
“Questlove’s documentary rights that historic wrong capturing the social and political context of the times and putting centre stage the truly electrifying performances of a who’s who of Black American musicians.”
Summer of Soul takes place at the Galleries car park in Broadmead on July 29. The experience begins at 7pm, with the film screening at 8pm and after party from 10.30pm until 2.30am. It’s free but tickets need to be booked in advance at: www.compasspresents.com/summer-of-soul
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