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DVD

Say amen, somebody

Call Number

  • DVD 782.254 S2741 (CEN)

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Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Thomas A. Dorsey, Willie Mae Ford Smith, the Barrett Sisters, the O'Neal Twins, Zella Jackson Price.

Publication Information

[Harrington Park, NJ] : Milestone Film & Video, [2021]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (100 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: G.

Summary

"One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, Say Amen, Somebody is George T. Nierenberg's masterpiece--a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of African American culture, featuring the father of Gospel, Thomas A. Dorsey ('Precious Lord, Take My Hand'), Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith, and soul-shaking performances by the Barrett Sisters, the O'Neal Twins, and Zella Jackson Price. When it was first released in 1982, the film garnered rave reviews around the world. Unseen for decades, Say Amen, Somebody was restored to 4K by Milestone in collaboration with the director. The restoration was produced by the National Museum of African American History and Culture with funding by The Robert Frederick Smith Fund for the Digitization and Curation of African American History and the Academy Film Archive. The new restoration features restored Dolby stereo and 5.1 soundtracks"--Container.

Notes

Originally produced as a documentary in 1982.

Special features: Never-before-seen outtakes of the Barrett Sisters in rehearsal at home ; audio commentary by George T. Nierenberg ; a new interview with Zella Jackson Price ; George T. Nierenberg introducing Say Amen, Somebody at the Berlin Film Festival ; rare audio outtakes.

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