Overview of say amen, somebody the good news musical, 1982, directed by george t nierenberg, with rhodessa barrett porter, willie mae ford smith, edward oneal, at turner classic movies. With unrivaled access to the movements luminaries, thomas dorsey and mother willie mae ford smith, nierenberg masterfully records their fascinating. Special emphasis is given the lives and careers of two giants in the business. Chicago suntimes film critic roger ebert called it the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. Say amen, somebody was released on dvd by xenon pictures in 2001.
Say amen, somebody is the legendary documentary by the great george nierenberg. Say amen, somebody the most joyful documentary ever made. Say amen, somebody will make you want to sing out back on the big screen, george nierenbergs 1982 documentary tells a history of gospel music with verite attentiveness. Gospel documentary say amen, somebody gets between the. May 19, 2015 britains health secretary explains country has sufficient medical equipment to combat covid19. Movies roger ebert say amen, somebody is the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. While the documentary features a number of gospel musicians, it spends the most time. Sep 05, 2019 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. Say amen somebody is vibrant and alive, eschewing dry documentary devices like subject identification titles and the omniscient narrator. Singers mother willie mae ford smith and professor thomas a. Say amen, somebody will make you want to sing out the new. It is also one of the best musicals and one of the most interesting documentaries. Mar 11, 2007 say amen, somebody captures these two titanic figures late in their lives although they would both live more than a decade longer.
Say amen, somebody is an exuberant documentary spotlighting the special world of gospel music. Theres good news aplenty in this dvd reissue of say amen, somebody, director george t. Find where to watch say amen, somebody and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Showtimes for say amen, somebody 1982 seattle events. Provided to youtube by tunecore its a highway to heaven various artists the oneal twins the interfaith choir say amen, somebody original motion picture soundtrack. The new restoration also features a brilliantly restored soundtrack. As much a fascinating time capsule as it is a peerless concert movie, say amen, somebody returns in a gorgeous 4k restoration by milestone films, with support from the national museum of african american history and culture and the academy film archive. If joy is happiness multiplied by wonder, then whenever she. Say amen, somebody captures these two titanic figures late in their lives although they would both live more than a decade longer. Unseen in cinemas for nearly thirty years, say amen, somebody has been gorgeously restored to 4k by milestone films with support from the national museum of african american history and culture and the academy film archive. His 1982 film say amen, somebody both have been restored recently by milestone films does something similar for chicagostyle gospel.
Sep 06, 2019 as much a fascinating time capsule as it is a peerless concert movie, say amen, somebody returns to film at lincoln center in a gorgeous 4k restoration by milestone films, with support from the national museum of african american history and culture and the academy film archive. I rented this out of professional curiosity as wanting to check out documentaries. Say amen, somebody trailer opens september 6 youtube. Jan 09, 2019 provided to youtube by tunecore its a highway to heaven various artists the oneal twins the interfaith choir say amen, somebody original motion picture soundtrack. At least two dozen handclapping songs are featured within the films joyous 100 minutes. Thats good news as in the word of god, and what better way to express the power of faith than through this powerful and uplifting music. Say amen, somebody 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Say amen, somebody will make you want to sing out the. Sep 06, 2019 the documentary say amen, somebody is george t. Say amen, somebody, a documentary about the men and women who pioneered african american gospel music, was widely praised upon its release in 1982. Say amen, somebody plays at the museum of fine arts between dec.
Britains health secretary explains country has sufficient medical equipment to combat covid19. Mar 01, 2020 their stardom grew with the release of the 1982 documentary say amen, somebody. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. 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. As much a fascinating time capsule as it is a peerless concert movie, say amen, somebody returns to film at lincoln center in a gorgeous 4k restoration by milestone films, with support from the national museum of african american history and culture and the academy film archive. 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. Say amen, somebody restoration unveils the wonder of the. The movie is about gospel music, and its filled with gospel music.
Watch say amen, somebody full movie video dailymotion. Their stardom grew with the release of the 1982 documentary say amen, somebody. Say amen, somebody the good news musical 1982 overview. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. However, there are moments in the movie when even godless types may catch the spirit. This film is a surprise and keeps the viewer interested. Nierenberg surveys gospel music, featuring mother willie mae ford smith and professor thomas a. Nierenbergs film has been restored and rereleased to. George nierenberg directed it, on film, and the classics. At the center of the movie is willie mae ford smith. Dorsey, delois barrett campbell, billie barrett greenbey. A new 4k restoration of say amen, somebody opens at film at lincoln center on friday, september 5, featuring an a cappella gospel.
The making of say amen, somebody, now gloriously restored. With unrivaled access to the movements luminaries, thomas dorsey, and mother willie mae ford smith, nierenberg masterfully records their fascinating stories. The story of gospel music and two of its luminaries, willie mae ford smith and thomas a. Say amen, somebody movie, trailer, release date 9619. Nierenbergs exuberant, funny, and deeply moving celebration of 20thcentury american gospel music. Nierenbergs 1980 film focusing on some of the giants of modern gospel music and the younger singers whom they inspired. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent say amen, somebody online on moviefone. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
Billie barrett greenbey of the barrett sisters, famed. Documentary about the american gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movements pioneering forces, thomas a. One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, say amen, somebody is george nierenbergs masterpiecea joyous, funny. Say amen, somebody climaxes near the end when dorsey, shortly after breaking both hips, appears at the national convention of gospel choirs and choruses, and performs with ford smith during a hugely emotional service. 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. Say amen, somebody is the most joyful movie ive seen in a very long time. Billie barrett greenbey of the barrett sisters, famed gospel. 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. Gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which explores the history of the faithrooted musical style. The new 4k restoration of say amen, somebody is now playing at film at lincoln center. Nierenbergs exuberant, funny, and deeply moving celebration of 20thcentury american gospel music and african american history.
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