Film screening say amen, somebody institute of sacred. Im his child by zella jacksonprice on angles in america. Take my hand, precious lord say amen, somebody version. The smithsonian national museum of african american history and culture is proud to present the u. Milestone films legendary documentary film by george. Say amen, somebody is a romp through the world of gospel music full of soulful tunes, earnest lyrics, and friendly visits with musicians who sing them to the rooftops. The film is a rich fusion of concert doc and character study. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The new 4k restoration of say amen, somebody is now playing at film at lincoln center. Unseen in cinemas for nearly thirty years, say amen, somebody has been gorgeously restored to 4k by milestone with support from the national museum of african american history and culture and the academy film archive. The late late show with james corden recommended for you.
The legendary film that explores the lives and music of the pioneers of modern gospel music, say amen, somebody features willie may ford smith, thomas a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The making of say amen, somebody, now gloriously restored. Nierenbergs 1983 documentary about the birthplace of some of the most iconic american gospel music is now receiving a limited theatrical run, and i cannot imagine a better remedy for our current divisive times. Mother willie may ford smith, who is 79, and professor dorsey, who is 83. The story of gospel music and two of its luminaries, willie mae ford smith and thomas a.
Nierenbergs 1980 film focusing on some of the giants of modern gospel music and the younger singers whom they inspired. George nierenbergs award winning film, say amen, somebody, theatrically released by mgm, was celebrated at major film festivals including cannes, telluride, new york, toronto and london. Say amen, somebody gospel music documentary thomas. Offered in conjunction with the symposium the afterlives of amazing grace. Somebody original movie house full sheet poster 8 1983 say amen, somebody original movie house full sheet poster. This is my favorite movie documentary of all time, bar none. Say amen, somebody is an exuberant documentary spotlighting the special world of gospel music. Dorsey, mother willie mae ford smith, and earthshaking performances by the barrett sisters and the oneal twins. But his work would be meaningless if the movie didnt convey the spirit of the people in it, and say amen, somebody does that with great and mighty joy.
The film gives an historical and a spiritual perspective of the impact. Say amen, somebody movie i was so impressed with all the singing, the high caliber and multifacited content of this film that i requested a copy for myself. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Religion and the making of black music in a postsoul age. Unseen in cinemas for nearly 30 years, say amen, somebody has received a gorgeous 4k restoration. Nierenberg, starts by introducing us to two pioneers of modern gospel. Now available for streaming, the newly restored say amen, somebody. Billie barrett greenbey of the barrett sisters, famed. It is also one of the best musicals and one of the most interesting. Star wars return of the jedi star wars episode vi return of the jedi staying alive strange invaders suburbia sudden impact. Filmmaker george nierenberg was fortunate to capture on film. Tom hardy is capone in first trailer for the josh trank film. Say amen somebody is a real gem say amen, somebody dvd for sale years ago the producer of film say amen somebody karen nierenberg, loaned me her video copy for viewing. One of cinemas most acclaimed music documentaries, say amen, somebody is a funny, uplifting, and deeply emotional celebration of gospel music and african american culture.
Say amen somebody scarface scarface remastered the 7 magnificent gladiators silkwood something wicked this way comes unused score something wicked this way comes spacehunter. Nierenbergs say amen, somebody, one of the most acclaimed musical documentaries of all time a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of african american culture, the film features thomas a. Willie mae ford june 23, 1904 february 2, 1994, also known as mother willie mae ford smith, was an american gospel singer described by the new york times. Like frederick wiseman, nierenberg drops us right onto his stage, which in this case. From the film get the dvd,too you see that both needed help getting on stage. Say amen, somebody, the gospel jewel that opens today at the west end circle, is the brightest, funniest, most joyfuland certainly the most inspirational film youre likely to come across in. This 25th anniversary deluxe edition also includes a bonus 15song soundtrack cd and a 24page booklet with original photos and an extensive essay by gospel music scholar anthony heilbut. The name of this ministry is the meaning of the word naturally. Copresented with roxbury international film festival on december 11th. At least two dozen handclapping songs are featured within the film s joyous 100 minutes. Thats good news as in the word of god, and what better way to express. Both were in their 80s when the recording and a film of the concert were made.
Gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which explores the history of the faithrooted. Institutional dvd purchase with 3year ppr and streaming. Take my hand, precious lord say amen, somebody version various artists thomas a. Say amen, somebody news, posters, trailers, images, cast and plot. Say amen, somebody is a movie to which even a tonedeaf atheist will say amen. Theres good news aplenty in this dvd reissue of say amen, somebody, director george t. It was named one of the ten best films of the year by people. Willie mae ford smith, thomas a dorsey, zella jackson price, the oneal twins, delois barrett. A remarkable 2007 cd from the rykofilmworks label, say amen, somebody is taken from a 1980 concert. Chicago suntimes film critic roger ebert called it the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. Say amen, somebody is an exuberant documentary spotlighting the. Listening to that in 1983, aretha franklins amazing grace in 1984,and then the cast album for the gospel at colonus in. Dorsey say amen, somebody original motion picture soundtrack. Say amen, somebody 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
At least two dozen handclapping songs are featured within the films. Please view the film of the same nameit is beautiful. When originally released, the film received an overwhelming response from critics and audiences around the world. Documentary about the american gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movements pioneering forces, thomas a. Say amen, somebody is the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. The music in say amen, somebody is as exciting and uplifting as any music ive ever heard on film. Joy is all you can feel after listening and experiencing this soundtrack. Gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which. The history of the gay and lesbian community before the stonewall riots began the major gay rights. Say amen, somebody was shown as part of the 1982 new york festival. The documentary film, directed by george nierenberg, explores the lives and music of the pioneers of modern gospel music and features interviews and. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. Say amen, somebody receives 4k restoration in theaters. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Say amen somebody soundtrack cd details and availability. Say amen, somebody deluxe anniversary edition, bonus cd. Say amen somebody soundtrack 1983 the moviemusic store. Et anything that matters for a documentary about gospel music harmonies, robes, wigs, sweat, a shot perhaps of the kind. Find where to watch say amen, somebody and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming. This is my favorite moviedocumentary of all time, bar none. The new restoration features brilliantly restored dolby stereo and 5. Say amen, somebody 1983 upcoming movies movie database. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Their stardom grew with the release of the 1982 documentary say amen, somebody.
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