Documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.... (Full plot summary below)
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Documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.
Leave your thoughts about Say Amen, Somebody.
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertSay Amen, Somebody is the most joyful movie I've seen in a very long time. It is also one of the best musicals and one of the most interesting documentaries. And it's also a terrific good time. |
| Slant MagazineChuck BowenThroughout, artists intermingle in scenes that have been rendered with an Altman-esque sense of personal panorama. |
| Decent Films GuideSteven D. GreydanusEngaging, gospel-infused tribute to the black men and women who first began combining the heart and soul of Negro spirituals with the infectious rhythms of jazz and blues. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatPresents an inspiring tribute to gospel music and to black men and women who have given it their special service and enthusiasm. |
| User ReviewBob SFascinating, lyrical, and true. It's transfixing. |
| User ReviewPrivate UHonest and insightful, able to capture such an intimate portrait of Mother Smith, Dr. Dorsey, The Barrett Sisters, Zella and the O'Neal Twins and weaving everything together so nicely in the end. At the end I felt like I had really lived with them and gotten to know them. The music is wonderful also. I learned a lot about documentary filmmaking from this. |
| User ReviewVirginia MIn under 2 hours, this film gives a well-rounded picture of gospel music, its roots, performances, and personalities. Leaves the viewer wanting to learn and hear more. The performance of uplifting songs are moving. But it's the elderly Thomas A. Dorsey telling the tragic story behind my favorite gospel song "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and singing it in his cracking voice that so effectively demonstrates the beautiful expression of soul emotion that, to me, defines gospel music. |
