Say Amen, Somebody (DVD)

SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY, one of the best documentaries of the 1980s, is an exuberant portrait of gospel music that starts at the 1982 gospel music convention in St. Louis and takes off from there. The film interviews many gospel singers, including The Barrett Sisters, Sallie Martin, and The O`Neal Twins, but the focus here is on two of the music`s pioneers: Thomas Dorsey and Willie Mae Ford Smith. Dorsey, who has penned many gospel standards, including "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and "Peace in the Valley," offers many fascinating insights, but the real star of the film is Ms. Smith. A riveting speaker as well as an amazingly talented singer, the film really takes off when she filters the history of gospel music through her eyes. The anecdotes and speeches from the performers, combined with the powerful and transcendent music they make forms a film and an experience that is both incredibly moving and entertaining.

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Customer Reviews for Say Amen, Somebody (DVD)

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Songs of Ministry, March 24, 2008
By Faitful from Landover, MD

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"This movie is a blessing. It has encourage me so. God spirit is flowing in the hearts of the people. The songs of praise and wishop will bring you into the present of God with a greatful heart. God is great and greatly to be praise in very circumstance. They sougth God's direction in every area of their lifes. They sing from thier hearts and were faithful to the call, as they continued in the work of the ministry. Through trials/tribulations they held on to "Hope" leading on the everlasting arns of Jesus Christ. This movie openeddoors to what true praise and worship is. It pave the way for others to come forth in the ministry of songs. It's all about a relationship with God. We experience our love to Him in songs and in obediences to the call on our lives. It's throught the leading of the Holy Spirit that we come into truth of who God really is in our lives. Amen"

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5 out of 5

SAS, November 12, 2007
By OReidout from Miami, FL

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"I ordered this dvd as a gift for my mom - Missionary D. Bishop. She said, "Thanks for this dvd. It means alot. As soon as I recieved it, we played it over and over. The quality is great and I will continue to watch this." I wish I knew how to work the computer because I would order items from Overstock.com ... I guess you'll have to do it for me.""

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5 out of 5

Rousing History of Gospel Music, October 9, 2007
By CWR51 from NJ

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"Twenty five years is a long time to wait, but now the waiting is over! If you have any interest in the roots of gospel music then by all means get this deluxe package and spend time with some of gospel's greatest voices."

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Say Amen, Somebody, April 10, 2007
By Gerac from Houston, TX

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"This Special Edition DVD makes a GRRRREAT gift for anyone who loves to listen to Gospel music. My mother had been looking for this item for almost 10 years now. Thanks to Overstock.com, my search was over quick.
Speaking of quick, the same goes for the shipping. No long wait here! I WILL be getting 2 more, so people, don't buy them out!"

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