Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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$16 Full / $12 Concession | Hot Summer Nights

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Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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Thu 23 Jan 8:00 PM

Arc Cinema

Allocated Seating

118 Mins | Hot Summer Nights

January

Thu 23 Jan

8:00 PM

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2021 | DCP | USA | D: Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson
Closed captioning and audio description available

During the same summer as Woodstock, thousands gathered 100 miles to the south for a different music festival altogether. The Harlem Cultural Festival series brought together the biggest names in Black American music, just a year after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King.

Part concert movie, part political documentary, Questlove’s Oscar-winning film includes incredible performances from Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson and BB King.

‘It’s a music documentary like no other… while it’s a joyful, cataclysmic, and soulfully seductive concert movie, what it’s really about is a key turning point in Black life in America’ – Variety

Hot Summer Nights offers a curated selection of sizzling romances, road trips, suspense, stunning locations and a generous helping of nostalgia. View all screenings

Come along early to enjoy Hot Summer Nights in the NFSA courtyard, with live performances or DJ sets from 6pm and extended opening hours at our onsite cafe and bar.

Closed captioning and audio description services at the NFSA are provided using Dolby Accessibility Solution receivers. There are 15 receivers available for use at selected screenings.

How to book your receiver

To book a receiver, please email us at tickets@nfsa.gov.au and include your name, contact details and the screening you would like to use the receiver for.
Any receivers that have not been booked will be available at Reception prior to the screening.
Receivers are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

How to collect your receiver

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of your screening to collect your receiver from NFSA Reception (McCoy Circuit entrance).
An NFSA staff member will set up your receiver and show you how to use it if needed.
Headphones are provided, but you may bring and use your own headphones if you prefer (they must have a 3.5mm headphone jack).

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January

Thu 23 Jan

8:00 PM

Price

$16 Full / $12 Concession

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

Information

Transport

Accessibility

We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.