Sky Arte Documentary Revisits Summer of Love Through Music
A documentary titled 'Summer of 67' will air on Sky Arte HD on Saturday, September 9, revisiting the iconic Summer of Love through its soundtrack. The film explores the creative explosion in music and pop culture in the United States and England during that summer, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and social change. Featured artists include The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, and Janis Joplin, whose songs accompanied soldiers, civil rights protesters, and the baby boomer generation. The documentary is part of Sky Arte's programming, with content curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Summer of 67' airs on Sky Arte HD on September 9.
- The film covers the Summer of Love through its music.
- Featured artists include The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, and Janis Joplin.
- The summer occurred 50 years prior to the documentary's release.
- The Vietnam War and social changes are the historical context.
- The documentary highlights the creative explosion in US and UK pop culture.
- Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.
- Artribune curates content and digital interface for Sky Arte.
Entities
Artists
- The Doors
- Simon & Garfunkel
- Jefferson Airplane
- Janis Joplin
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- United States
- England