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Summer of Soul

Name: Gorton Center
Address: 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
Telephone: (847) 234-6060

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Summer of Soul

Thu, February 1
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$5 – $10

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First Thursday Series

Purchase 7 PM Screening Purchase 3 PM Screening

Time

Thu, February 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pricing

$5 student ticket, $10 adult ticket

Resources

IMDb

Rating

PG-13

Location

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.

Director: Questlove

Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis

The First Thursday Series at Gorton is sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

There is no refund given for unused film or event tickets.