Thomas Andrew Dorsey
Language
English
Description
One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, Say Amen, Somebody is George T. Nierenberg's masterpiece a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of African American culture, featuring the father of Gospel, Thomas A. Dorsey ("Precious Lord, Take My Hand"); Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith; and soul-shaking performances by the Barret Sisters, the O'Neal Twins, and Zella Jackson Price. When it was first released in 1982, the film garnered...
Publisher
Pacific Arts Video Records
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
A documentary that follows gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith from her home to church services to a gospel music convention. Also features Thomas A. Dorsey, her mentor and the man credited with inventing gospel music, Delois Campbell Barrett, and other gospel singers.