Fifteen People who I think might enjoy Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) along with a quick thought about you and the documentary.
Tapiwa: Check out what is said about Nina Simone: “fearlessness and control.”
Sarah . . . because of all there is about translating group to group.
Francesco and Hester: We could probably talk forever and I would still not be able to explain (let alone find a Dutch analog for) what it means that this was kept from the American national consciousness.
Mr. Dash . . . I know we should talk about the South African bit but I wonder if you love the designation “Proto-Prince” as much as I do.
Oona: Think of how these concerts, even if better remembered, would've been rendered trite if everyone in the audience were holding a stupid phone.
Dustin . . . Amy . . . Given the complexities of education and money, the trouble dispatching the patriarchy, and yet the value of stoicism, even manhood, how do you interpret--for yourself, for the world--the way Papa Staples says, “it was tough?”
Mona: This is a master class in curation, yes?
Kirk . . . what about Sly dancing with Rose Stone at the end? Ever see anything better? More choreographed and yet free?
Anna: The moment when The Pips have their fist raised it is reminder of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, I presume.
David . . . did you know of this event at all?
Mary: Because you hold disparate things together as it is suggested Simone does, in her case hope and mourning. (And yeah, I am going to India.)
Dougald . . . can you believe Tony Lawrence? Wouldn’t it be great to channel some of him?
Liz: Because I am so curious what might speak to you. Charlayne Hunter-Gault?