Edition |
25th anniversary deluxe ed. |
Description |
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 audio disc + 1 booklet |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC, Region 0 (all regions) ; 16:9 aspect ratio. |
Performer |
Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey, Sallie Martin, Delois Barrett Campbell, Billie Greenbey, Rhodessa Porter, Edward O'Neal, Edgar O'Neal, Zella Jackson Price, Michael Keith Smith, Billy Smith, Jackie Jackson, Bertha Smith, Rev. Frank W. Campbell, Rev. Melvin Smotherson, Columbus Gregory, Geneva Gentry, Bill White, Johnny E. Roland, Sylvia Wright, Interfaith Choir. |
Credits |
Editor, Paul Barnes ; directors of photography, Ed Lachman, Don Lenzer. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1982. |
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Booklet contains photos and essay by gospel music scholar Anthony Heilbut. |
Summary |
This film "documents the Golden Age of Gospel Music in its dying hour and pays homage to the music's pioneers in their extreme old age. Though Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey and Sallie Martin lived years after 1980, they would never again be strong enough to both recall and embody the soul of gospel. In the language of the church, each of them had a charge to keep and a story to tell."--Guide. Also profiles Delois Barrett Campbell and The Barrett Sisters, The O'Neal Twins, and Zella Jackson. |
Contents |
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 -- The storm is passing over -- It's gonna rain -- He brought us -- Take my hand, precious Lord -- Canaan. |
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Special features: Optional audio feature commentary by director George T. Nierenberg -- photo gallery -- individually indexed songs -- original trailer. |
Audience |
Rating: G. |
Local Note |
Wethersfield copy does not contain booklet. |
Subject |
Smith, Willie Mae Ford.
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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew.
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Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011.
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Martin, Sallie, 1895-1988.
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Price, Zella Jackson.
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O'Neal, Edward.
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O'Neal, Edgar.
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O'Neal Twins (Musical group)
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Barrett Sisters.
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Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011. (OCoLC)fst01772544
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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew. (OCoLC)fst00281649
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Smith, Willie Mae Ford. (OCoLC)fst00311908
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Barrett Sisters. (OCoLC)fst00697966
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O'Neal Twins (Musical group) (OCoLC)fst00666825
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Gospel music.
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Gospel music -- History.
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Gospel singers -- United States.
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Gospel singers -- Interviews.
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Gospel singers -- United States -- Biography.
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African American singers.
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Gospel musicians -- United States.
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African American singers. (OCoLC)fst00799357
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Gospel music. (OCoLC)fst00945026
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Gospel musicians. (OCoLC)fst00945034
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Gospel singers. (OCoLC)fst01200424
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Genre/Form |
Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Historical films. (OCoLC)fst01710314
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Filmed performances. (OCoLC)fst01726178
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Biographical films. (OCoLC)fst01710277
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Videos -- DVD.
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Documentary.
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Music -- Performance.
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Documentary.
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Music -- Performance.
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Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Interviews. (OCoLC)fst01423832
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Filmed performances.
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Added Author |
Nierenberg, George T.
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Nierenberg, Karen.
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Smith, Willie Mae Ford.
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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew.
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Campbell, Delois Barrett, 1926-2011.
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O'Neal, Edgar.
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O'Neal, Edward.
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Price, Zella Jackson.
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Martin, Sallie, 1895-1988.
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Barrett Sisters.
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O'Neal Twins (Musical group)
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GTN Productions.
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Rykodisc (Firm)
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Standard No. |
014431089190 |
Music No. |
RDVD 10891 Ryko Filmworks |
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