Hal Tulchin

Hal Tulchin

Hal Tulchin, the mastermind behind the lens, was born in 1920 in New York City, United States. Active from the early 1950s until the late 2000s, Tulchin was renowned for his work in documentary and music genres, with his most acclaimed piece being the documentary "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)" which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival in 2021. Known for his unfiltered portrayal of reality and raw resonance in the music genre, Tulchin had the uncanny ability to capture moments that would echo through generations.
Beyond his illustrious career, Hal Tulchin was a man whose passion for truth and love for music were as palpable as the remarkable moments he immortalized on film.