Amazing Grace
2018 · Movie · G · 87 min · ★ 7.1 · 97% critics
This behind-the-scenes music documentary captures the long-lost footage of a legendary live gospel recording in a Los Angeles church. Decades after it was filmed, the restored material finally lets viewers experience the intensity of the performances, the choir, and the atmosphere that made the album a landmark.
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-12-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 97/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (106 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an immersive, church-set music experience and a rare slice of music history, similar to HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé or Six by Sondheim; Not for you if you need a traditional story, interviews, or lots of variety beyond extended gospel performances.
Pros: electrifying live gospel energy; historic time-capsule feel; powerhouse vocals | Cons: rough, uneven presentation; limited personal context; can feel repetitive
Themes
- live performance
- concert film
- gospel music
Cast & crew
Aretha Franklin
as Self (archive footage)
- JC
James Cleveland
as Self (archive footage)
- CF
C.L. Franklin
as Self (archive footage)
- BP
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
as Self (archive footage)
- CR
Chuck Rainey
as Self (archive footage)
- CW
Clara Ward
as Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
as Self (archive footage)
Sydney Pollack
as Self - Director (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charlie Watts
as Self (archive footage)
- AH
Alexander Hamilton
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Alan Elliott