This is the rare documentary that works as both a history lesson and a genuinely great concert film. Questlove has rescued a piece of cultural memory that deserved to be celebrated decades ago, and the result is electric.

The performances alone are worth the watch—19-year-old Stevie Wonder on drums, Nina Simone's powerful presence, the Fifth Dimension in full sequined glory. But what makes this special is how it contextualizes the music within the broader story of Black pride, resilience, and joy in a tumultuous time.

It's not light viewing—the film grapples with erasure, inequality, and why this festival was buried while Woodstock became legend. But it does so with grace and purpose. For families with tweens and teens, this is an invaluable way to learn about civil rights history through the lens of culture and music. Just be ready to talk about some heavy stuff afterward.