12 - 21 November 2009

Soul Power

Zaire, Africa, 1974. In the red corner – Muhammed Ali. In the blue – George Foreman. And onstage nearby – the hottest black musicians of the moment performing at the height of their powers, as Ali and Foreman prepare to go head to head in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’. Soul Power is an electrifying record of this seminal celebration of black music, composed entirely of footage shot in 1974, partly by the great documentarist Albert Maysles. “As a historical document, it’s riveting… as a concert film it’s unparalleled: a stunningly photographed, soul-stirring celebration.” – Time Out. The best music film of recent years presented in our atmospheric new venue - what better way to launch the festival, and to kick off this year’s unparalleled selection of documentaries? CB

For more information visit the official Soul Power website at sonyclassics.com/soulpower

To download the Soul Power film note by Steve Mainwaring, click here!

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