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Say amen, somebody

Title
  1. Say amen, somebody / directed by George T. Nierenberg.
Published by
  1. New York, NY : Ryko Filmworks, 2007.

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Additional authors
  1. Nierenberg, George T.
  2. Nierenberg, Karen
  3. Smith, Willie Mae Ford
  4. Dorsey, Thomas Andrew
  5. Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011
  6. Barrett Sisters (Musical group), performer.
  7. O'Neal Twins, performer.
  8. GTN Productions, production company.
  9. Rykodisc (Firm), publisher.
Description
  1. 1 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in. +
Summary
  1. 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.
Subject
  1. African American singers
  2. Gospel singers > Interviews
  3. Smith, Willie Mae Ford
  4. Dorsey, Thomas Andrew
  5. Documentary films
  6. Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011
  7. Concert films
  8. Gospel music
  9. Biographical films
  10. Gospel musicians > United States
Genre/Form
  1. Biographical films.
  2. Documentary films.
  3. Concert films.
Contents
  1. 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 -- Storm is passing over -- It's gonna rain -- He brought us -- Take my hand, precious Lord -- Canaan.
Call number
  1. Sc Visual DVD-1376
Note
  1. Originally released as a motion picture in 1982.
  2. Booklet contains photos and essay by Anthony Heibut.
  3. Special features: newly-recorded director's commentary, photo gallery, individually indexed songs.
Credits (note)
  1. Producers, George T. Nierenberg, Karen Nierenberg ; cinematographers, Ed Lachman, Don Lenzer ; editor, Paul Barnes ; GTN Productions
System details (note)
  1. DVD; all regions; 16:9 aspect ratio.
Title
  1. Say amen, somebody / directed by George T. Nierenberg.
Imprint
  1. New York, NY : Ryko Filmworks, 2007.
Edition
  1. 25th anniversary deluxe ed.
System details
  1. DVD; all regions; 16:9 aspect ratio.
Performer
  1. Featuring Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey, Delois Barrett Campbell, the Barrett Sisters, and the O'Neal Twins.
Credits
  1. Producers, George T. Nierenberg, Karen Nierenberg ; cinematographers, Ed Lachman, Don Lenzer ; editor, Paul Barnes ; GTN Productions
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Added author
  1. Nierenberg, George T., film director, film producer.
  2. Nierenberg, Karen, film producer.
  3. Smith, Willie Mae Ford, performer.
  4. Dorsey, Thomas Andrew, performer.
  5. Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011, performer.
  6. Barrett Sisters (Musical group), performer.
  7. O'Neal Twins, performer.
  8. GTN Productions, production company.
  9. Rykodisc (Firm), publisher.
Other standard identifier
  1. 014431089190
Publisher no.
  1. RDVD 10891 Ryko Filmworks
Research call number
  1. Sc Visual DVD-1376
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