"The Implications That the Footage Didn't Appear for Racist Reasons Does Bother Him"

"The producers' statement goes against the film's own subtitle which is, '…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.' It was not only televised in the abovementioned markets, but in at least 15 major markets across the United States, both the first and the second weekends. Lauro verifies this with copies of articles, interviews, reviews and previews from established newspapers in those states."

Lily Moayeri at Book & Film Globe clarifies the backstory of Summer of Soul.