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Say amen, somebody / GTN Productions ; produced and directed by George T. Nierenberg ; producer, Karen Nierenberg.
Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Εdition
25th anniversary deluxe ed.
Published/Created
New York, NY : Ryko Filmworks, 2007.
Description
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 audio disc + 1 booklet
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DVD 2200
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Details
Subject(s)
Gospel music
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African American singers
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Gospel musicians
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United States
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Smith, Willie Mae Ford
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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew
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Campbell, Delois Barrett 1926-2011
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Related name
Barrett Sisters
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O'Neal Twins (Musical group)
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GTN Productions
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Ryko Filmworks (Firm)
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Nierenberg, George T.
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Nierenberg, Karen
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Smith, Willie Mae Ford
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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew
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Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011
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Library of Congress genre(s)
Documentary films
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Getty AAT genre
documentary film
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Summary note
A documentary that follows gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith from her home to jumping church services to emotionally galvanic singing convention. Also features Thomas A. Dorsey, her mentor and the man credited with inventing gospel music ; Delois Campbell Barrett and other gospel singers.
Notes
Originally released as a motion picture in 1982.
Booklet contains photos and essay by gospel music scholar Anthony Heilbut.
Special features: newly-recorded director's commentary by George T. Nierenberg; photo gallery; individually indexed songs.
Creation/Production credits
Editor, Paul Barnes ; photography, Ed Lachman, Don Lenzer.
Target audience
Rating: G.
System details
DVD; all regions; 16:9 aspect ratio.
Participant(s)/Performer(s)
Featuring Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey, Delois Barrett Campbell, the Barrett Sisters, and the O'Neal Twins.
Contents
CD. It's a highway to heaven
Singing in my soul
What manner of man
When I've done my best
Take my hand, precious Lord
I'm His child
He chose me
(I ain't) No ways tired
Jesus dropped the charges
I'll never turn back
The storm is passing over
It's gonna rain
He brought us
Canaan.
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Publisher no.
RDVD 10891
OCLC
956740748
Universal Product Code
014431089190
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