Pdf download let the church say amen download full ebook. Singers mother willie mae ford smith and professor thomas a. The film interviews many gospel singers, including the barrett sisters, sallie martin, and the oneal twins, but the focus here is on two of the musics. Jessy dixon, dorothy norwood, edgar oneal the wicked shall cease their troubling live duration.
Say amen, somebody 2002 gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which explores the history of the faithrooted musical style. Say amen, somebody the most joyful documentary ever made. Dorsey, willie mae ford smith and her longtime rival sallie martin, the barrett sisters, the oneal twins and zella jackson price. Precious lord recordings of the great gospel songs of thomas a. Say amen, somebody movie, trailer, release date 9619. With unrivaled access to the movements luminaries, thomas dorsey and mother willie mae ford smith, nierenberg masterfully records their fascinating stories alongside earth. National catholic register if the toetapping gospel music of the fighting temptations appeals to you but you were put off by that films negative christian stereotypes and lack of even rote hollywood spiritual uplift or profaith sentiment, treat yourself to this engaging, gospelinfused documentary tribute to the africanamerican men and.
Nierenbergs fine 1982 film documentary on gospel music, say amen, somebody isnt quite as explosive an experience with the visual elements stripped away, but it still packs a pretty joyous punch. Special emphasis is given the lives and careers of two giants in the business. Jul 28, 2014 jessy dixon, dorothy norwood, edgar oneal the wicked shall cease their troubling live duration. If joy is happiness multiplied by wonder, then whenever she. Nierenbergs great 1982 documentary say amen, somebody reminds you of the tremendous power and vitality of american religion. Say amen, somebody dvd, 2007, deluxe anniversary edition. National catholic register if the toetapping gospel music of the fighting temptations appeals to you but you were put off by that films negative christian stereotypes and lack of even rote hollywood spiritual uplift or profaith sentiment, treat yourself to this engaging, gospelinfused documentary tribute to the african.
Nierenberg surveys gospel music, featuring mother willie mae ford smith and professor thomas a. Say amen, somebody 1982 awards and honors edit smith was a recipient of a 1988 national heritage fellowship awarded by the national endowment for the arts, which is the united states governments highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. Say amen, somebody the good news musical 1982 full. Say amen if theres anybody here whos seen his power anybody here brought through the fire say amen anybody here found joy in the middle of sorrow peace in the storm, hope for tomorrow and seen time and time again then just say amen. Say amen, somebody is a heartwarming and uplifting film that captures the lives and careers of some of gospel musics most luminous artists including thomas a. Cast and crew credits for say amen, somebody the good news musical, 1982, directed by george t nierenberg, with rhodessa barrett porter, bertha smith, billie barrett greenbey, at turner classic movies.
Say amen, somebody is the kind of movie that isnt made very often, because it takes an unusual combination of skills. Long ago in grandmas day every body knew to pray theyd stay on their knees till they felt the touch from the mighty strong hand then theyd stand up and say i felt the burdens roll away if you were there you understood some body say amen chorus some body say amen some body say amen if youve been blessed by god. Willie mae ford smith, thomas a dorsey, zella jackson price, the oneal twins, delois barrett campbell, the barrett sisters, mahalia jackson. Say amen, somebody will make you want to sing out the. The filmmaker has to be able to identify and find his subjects, win their confidence, follow them around, and then also find the technical skill to really capture what makes them special. May 19, 2015 pdf download let the church say amen download full ebook. Nierenbergs film has been restored and rereleased to theaters and. Let the church say amen 2015 stream and watch online. Say amen, somebody soundtrack 25th anniversary deluxe edition cddvd average rating. Even in the valley of the shadow when you feel alone in the unknown just say amen, just say amen. I had the pleasure to go on a caribbean jazz cruise on which the barrett sisters were scheduled to sing the first saturday night with little fanfare. It is also one of the best musicals and one of the most interesting documentaries. Say amen, somebody 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Say amen, somebody is an exuberant documentary spotlighting the special world of gospel music.
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While the documentary features a number of gospel musicians. Nierenbergs exuberant, funny, and deeply moving celebration of 20thcentury american gospel music. Say amen, somebody goes some way to demystify how this music gets made, looking on as its makers arrange harmonies and listening to smith, dorsey and the singer and dorseys onetime, no. Released 2015, let the church say amen stars naturinaughton, steveharris, lelarochon, brelyevans the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. 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. Nierenbergs film has been restored and rereleased to theaters and dvd. Documentary about the american gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movements pioneering forces, thomas a.
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Darlene duncan, a mother of eight who wants to get off public assistance by training to become a nurses assistant. A touching look into the lives of gospel pioneers thomas dorsey and wille mae ford smith, focusing on a tribute concert held for mother smith in. Nierenberg centered his film around two pioneering gospel artists, rev. With unrivaled access to the movements luminaries, thomas dorsey, and mother willie mae ford smith, nierenberg masterfully records their fascinating stories. Dorsey, delois barrett campbell, billie barrett greenbey. A touching look into the lives of gospel pioneers thomas dorsey and wille mae ford smith, focusing on a tribute concert held for mother smith in st. Let the church say amen also follows the stories of three other parishioners. 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. At the center of the movie is willie mae ford smith. Overview of say amen, somebody the good news musical, 1982, directed by george t nierenberg, with rhodessa barrett porter, willie mae ford. Say amen, somebody is the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. Say amen, somebody dvd 1982 thomas a dorsey barrett. Gospel documentary say amen, somebody gets between the.
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