A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
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2 wins & 13 nominations.
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| Aretha Franklin | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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James Cleveland | ... | Self (archive footage) |
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Alexander Hamilton | ... | Self - Choir Director (archive footage) |
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Cornell Dupree | ... | Self - Guitar (archive footage) |
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Kenny Luper | ... | Self - Organ (archive footage) |
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Poncho Morales | ... | Self - Percussion (archive footage) |
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Bernard Pretty Purdie | ... | Self - Drums (archive footage) (as Bernard Purdie) |
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Chuck Rainey | ... | Self - Bass (archive footage) |
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Christine Adams | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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Alonzo Atkins | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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Lucy Ayers | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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James A. Broomfield | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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Eugene Bryant | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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Syndrul Drahe | ... | Themselves - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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Mary Ann Hall | ... | Self - The Southern California Community Choir (archive footage) |
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A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
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year 1972 | church | gospel music | concert film | recording session |Taglines:
The voice of a legend. The performance of a lifetime.Parents Guide:
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20 hours of footage were shot by five 16mm-cameras on two days. See more »Quotes
Rev. Cleveland: We'd like to thank you for coming tonight to the first religious recording session of the Lady Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin. And we want you tonight to be a part of this session. We want you to, you know, let the folks know you're here. There are many of you who have never had the opportunity to hear Aretha sing gospel. You're in tonight for a great thrill. She can sing anything.See more »
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The film concludes with a 1972-era Warner Bros. ending card, even though WB technically no longer has any ties to the film, to suggest how it would have played out had the project been completed and released when initially intended. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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5 April 2019 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$57,353, 9 December 2018Gross USA:
$4,450,456Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$7,796,112Company Credits
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This is a rare experience for those not understanding the power of Gospel music and WHAT Aretha does with it is pure magic. She understands all the vocal traditions in singing it and her perception of spirituality and artistry are both woven together.
In this documentary by Sydney Pollack, one can see noted people like Mick Jagger seated in the church audience. The interaction of professional studio technicians with actual church goers have an unnerving feel, in the end via Aretha's vocals made them come together. There's a short appearance of Aretha's father, Rev. Franklin who gives a small insight to her childhood.
It's just a wonderful time capsule that has been unearthed for a digital generation to appreciate this musical form. Aretha sings from another plane and sits naturally in this church/recording session like her father says in the film that Aretha Franklin NEVER left the church.