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A documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin's album Amazing Grace at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.
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Amazing Grace | 10 Minute Preview | Film Clip | Own it on DVD & Digital

[@sullivansteen6916]

Back when the choir would come marching in church swaying side to side with that lil step walking to the choir stand! Good ol church days!

[@lashaunwilliams6271]

Yessss!

[@lashonbarber]

Amen!!

[@amapparatistkwabena]

When I go back and visit the South, the choirs still march in. In fact, even when I visited Paso Robles, California in 2018, the choir marched in and it did my heart glad. (Second Baptist) I was the guest musician and it was so heartfelt. They marched in with “Sign Me Up”. Brought tears to my eye. I love our traditions!

[@dayram6217]

Well so nice to see! Those choir were marching so elegant and proudly, they were no joke

[@nashantastanley3261]

Yeah i miss those days!😢

[@anjelheaven]

Aretha didn't get enough respect (no pun intended) as a pianist.

[@Kcvon129]

I totally agree she was fierce on them keys

[@SBRMusiek]

And self taught! AGREED!

[@m1patriot327]

She was a force to be reckoned with!!!

[@mjohnson7737]

I mean....this choir is Fire...singing SITTING DOWN😗...THE those 3 standing are blowing...But Aretha is somehow....standing out and showing out😩

[@playkma]

So true. She was an excellent pianist.

[@fernandomilton929]

I waited over 20 years for this to come out. I used to listen to this album almost every night before I went to bed. Always trying to visualize how it looked in person. Man I really enjoyed this dvd.

[@design17]

OMG!! Same here. My mom would play the album every Sunday. Then I purchased the CD here. When I saw the choir come down the aisle. I had no clue this is what they did when James Cleveland was singing this song.

[@kentsmith1507]

thanks bro....great comment

[@9555to]

I ordered the dvd from Amazon and I enjoyed it also. Aretha's voice...simply AMAZING!!!

[@ellenmelon4175]

Me, too! My jaws hurt from smiling so wide watching this DVD!

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yea I remember when this record came out(I was 5) and the day Mommy came in the house with it. I could not believe that Aretha Franklin was singing. I'm sure I'd heard gospel but not by someone I was familiar with. I looked at that album cover for a long time in awe. I had never seen her sooooo natural and she had a afro . She seemed sooooo......regular, I was just amazed. I wished i was there. That was probably the 1st time me noticing the record was live.This album's been in my ear for 48 years so to see the visual that is the album , was a dream come true.

[@deneenjeffries2768]

The three sopranos on Wholy Holy were 🔥 🔥 Fire!!!!

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

They almost made you think of Cissy❤️❤️She would've killed that whole arrangement👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@Naesman1167]

@@ciarrajohnson3849 Yes.. They were. When I heard them for the first time I thought there were 10 of them! That choir director was masterful..

[@amyfrancis4399]

Yes they were

[@jenniferalexander1597]

Yes they were fire yes sir song it Queen

[@chancebrown106]

Wait are we talking 1972ish era Cissy or 2016ish background Cissy for Aretha? 😎

[@xaviertan2433]

I went to see this film yesterday, when she was singing Amazing Grace, I can't stop my tears!!! This is my very first time crying like a baby in cinama.

[@NSKEIKI23]

I can't watch this without crying I mean one minute into her singing and I'm just bawling

[@annietangherlini5745]

That's not just her talent man, that's the power of the Holy Spirit that comes through her voice !!!

[@shayx814]

@@annietangherlini5745 me too its so beautiful 😭😭😭

[@nachetdorsey6820]

Exactly… I’m here watching in 2024 with tears streaming down my face but this is so good to my spirit 🙌🏽

[@MrStyle23]

When God created Aretha, he gave an extra sprinkle of talent to save our souls. That voice, her gifted hands on the piano...she knew how to sing!

[@TheLuckyjoenga]

MrStyle23 Amen 🙌

[@myrenehowell2940]

.....amen!!!!

[@achosenvessel6563]

Amen!

[@michaelscott7462]

As the choir marches in I am reminded that we a grand people. The youngins need to be also reminded.

[@JennyBre-cb2tf]

I agree ❤

[@AC-kl8gi]

That entrance song the choir did " we are on our way" put tears in my eyes. We use to have real good church back in the day.

[@eddaishafinch7504]

Yes we did.

[@spartansrace4293]

When we viewed this at the cinema, and the choir marched in, we stood up unintentionally because that what we do in normal church . We forgot we were in the theatre and didn't care. Also at the end when Mother Gertrude Ward couldn't contain herself anymore when Aretha sang Never Grow Old

[@AveIvy]

Ain't that the truth!

[@athorpe630]

Yes Lord

[@bjb1204]

Can you please write the lyrics here? I love it, too, but not sure of every word. Thank you!

[@christhomas5761]

I`ve loved lots of singers` voices over the years but Aretha is the most fascinating to me. Seeing her sing this was an amazing experience .

[@achosenvessel6563]

Me too!

[@mz.jackson3760]

Agreed

[@tyquaunopelika]

“Whole Holy” is a sleeper Re Classic. Not many know about it, but the voice that she was in for it’s recording was nothing short of phenomenal. Only God can anoint a voice like that. Purely sensational.

[@1goldbaby]

Tyquan,AND TO nobody but a Black female or females can sang like this!!!! NOBODY,,OFTEN IMITATED BUT just CAN'T be duplicated!!!

[@gucciysl]

It was originally by her friend Marvin Gaye but she definitely owned this.

[@Naesman1167]

@@gucciysl Marvin did record the song for What’s Going On but Aretha turned it into a classic..as she always did..

[@delethiamoses782]

Marvin Gaye sang this first Aretha Franklin sang this to my soul administered in the right places Thank You Marvin Gaye Wholy Holy,thank you QUEEN OF SOUL FOR BRINGING IT TO MY HEART AND SOUL, BRINGS LOTS OF TEARS ,THINKING ABOUT WAY BACK IN THE YEARS OF WHAT THE WORLD 🌎 HAS TO COME, (MAW JINNY.)

[@hannahretel1073]

Any song Ms Franklin covered, she transformed and elevated

[@DMSVerse24]

Take a look at this film and the biopic in comparison.

[@anjelheaven]

Aretha looked wonderful! Her eyes were truly beautiful!

[@pookie3093]

She was a singer through and through. She was a communicator. She had feeling, and she made you feel it too. Typical of gospel to touch people......but it was also great to see her touch people through the secular as well. But it was all rooted and sprung from this right here. Gospel. She truly was anointed from the very beginning.

[@tonyb.3796]

I went to the movie theater to watch this and loved it. It took me back to the old school church services in the South with grandparents. I will definitely buy this movie if it released in stores. So great!

[@PHlophe]

i love the sight of dark skin and the curly hair. black americans display african heritage to its full glory

[@TheEdwinbohm]

Marvin’s version was already perfect and then Aretha took it to church....

[@TheLuckyjoenga]

To today's younger generation notice no autotune needed nor required.

[@hardminder]

I appreciate the fact that you mentioned ''nor required''. Because nowadays, some singers wouldn't ''need'' autotune, but it is required by the engineers, producers, by the ''industry''. It is easier to slide the autotune in the mix than it is to coach singers and to do multiple takes. Motown had dancing, singing, music theory lessons. Nowadays the label are pretty much '' the more you can do at home, the better. Come here prepared and we'll do the minimum.'' Don't think the ''younger generation'' is responsible... The latest generation is a result of evolution and so, a results of previous generations!

[@RaRa-vf3zx]

12 year olds aren't demanding autotune or in the booth with artists making them use autotune. get a life and stop trying to discredit ours every chance you get.

[@geromebrown7582]

Aretha Franklin is MUSIC 🎶👸🏾💯

[@achosenvessel6563]

🎯

[@whydoyouwanttoknow4464]

OMG! Being at this church on that day had to be a once in a lifetime event! Aretha Frankin and Rev. James Cleveland! Wow!

[@teetee2226]

After watching Genius: Aretha Franklin on National Geographic Channel, I had to find as many of Aretha’s original videos as I can. She is so amazing! That movie was great, but my God, there is no one like the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin...she Rest In Peace.

[@ericwright2630]

I watch this every Sunday on Hulu. It's my Church service.

[@jessedouglas4837]

The Young Reverend James Cleveland The King Of Gospel There Be No King With Out A Queen Miss Aretha Franklin Both Are Going To A Place Where We Never Grow Old.

[@delethiamoses5158]

Yesss indeed Amen

[@csmytube21c67]

James Cleveland was already a legend... He probably has more songs and albums than any gospel singer besides Rev Jimmy Swaggert James Cleveland is a pioneer of many things.

[@Coda4D]

Watched this in theaters. was blown away from the start to end! my favorite film of 2019!

[@you2candoit]

My God! The quality, fervor and soulful sound of that voice!! The pure resonance of Queen Aretha’s voice can never be duplicated! On top of that, what a gifted pianist! Wow! She was one of a kind and sorely missed! Rest in Heaven, Queen of Soul!

[@donnasmith311]

Love this.. I stood in front of this church last week during my trip to Los Angeles ❤️❤️❤️!!

[@amyfrancis6551]

The sopranos in the choir didn’t come to play

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

THANK YOU UNIVERSAL FOR HONORING THE QUEEN OF SOUL! This Picture is outstanding! :D

[@charissew4798]

This is old school church.

[@yosemite735]

You can smell the potluck. You can smell that old wooden kitchen smell.

[@MisterMe1988]

I wish I was born back then...

[@XYANNY]

Chuuch

[@blkrobotproject3500]

This is just church. Today's church is a show/concert with an atm in the lobby.

[@joyceevans632]

I remember being in the choir and marching in. They really is nothing like the old worship service.

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

Her voice was timeless.

[@AprilLashon]

Grew up singing in the church in Louisiana, we used to march in just like this !🙌🏾

[@castroleiro]

The Halo of light around everyone's afros... especially the choir director.....this is magnificent filmmaking that honors this once in millineum voice. There is nothing like Aretha singing except maybe sunshine....

[@daniaestherherrerarodrigue9310]

I play the whole concert everyday, it fills my soul❤️

[@TheCelticcraig1888]

Ditto ❤

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

This is one of the most beautifully filmed documentaries I've seen to date. Aretha's absolutely pristine here.

[@andx4024]

its good to listen to real singers

[@SmartBrandon72]

The Very Sound Of Her Voice @ The 1st Verse Had Me Balling In Tears Of Praise!!! We Miss You INCREDIBLY Mrs. Aretha Franklin!!!!!!!!!

[@Bysanthus]

When that choir walks in they look they mean business!!! I love it!!

[@lorenzobaines6222]

To watch the Queen at work in her absolute prime is an honor. I'm grateful and humbled to have lived to experience this.

[@jasonharris7770]

WE SHOULD BELIEVE IN EACH OTHERS DREAMS.

[@gregowens658]

I recorded this album on cassette tape(s) and took it with me to Basic Training in Ft.Leonardwood , MO in June of 1972. It's so great to see it as a movie. It's absolutely "Timeless"!!!!!!!

[@Jorcap]

You are about to witness hearing a women singing in her most pure form

[@achosenvessel6563]

Bernard Purdie could play those drums like nobody else could back then. My favorite drummer of all times.

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Her make up is stunning !

[@missybrinks4988]

This is a tear jerking song it's beautiful Queenie

[@delethiamoses5158]

My my my very touching and what a feeling

[@gucciysl]

Ms. Aretha owned this! Sorry Marvin Gaye

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

I was fortunate enough to see Aretha live about 20 years ago. I wanted to so badly to hear some songs from this album. But I suppose she was giving the general audience what they wanted to hear - the Hits. Don't get me wrong, it was a once in a lifetime experience. But now owning this on DVD makes up for that. Any time I'm feeling low, anytime I need to feel the Spirit, anytime I wish I were in Church but it's 10:00 pm on a Tuesday night....I put this movie in and I am there.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

THIS SONG RIGHT HERE would’ve had grown men in tears, ESPECIALLY SUNG LIKE THIS....? I pray everyone who isn't here today died grateful for this day/experience😢😢😢😢That damn background😖😖😖😖

[@darrellmason8791]

Aman

[@amapparatistkwabena]

This was the best film I saw in all of 2019! One of the best I’ve seen ever!

[@Pysees868]

I'm honored to say I saw this 3 times. Long Live the Queen!

[@perlamtz4043]

Where do you watched it

[@Pysees868]

@@perlamtz4043 I saw it in theaters. But you can find it on Amazon Prime.

[@isabellastasicastriotascan6467]

"We need the strength, the power and the feelings..."

[@bernie1740]

As much as I love Marvin Gaye, but his friend Aretha owned this song

[@micksmom2293]

Going to have to find and watch this film! So mad that commercials kept interrupting in the middle of her singing. Geez, that's obnoxious.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Hulu

[@Naesman1167]

Wow... choir was amazing. Aretha....... 50 odd years later.. no one can still touch her..

[@prithvijeetsinha379]

blessed are the people who attended this event to truly hear the voice of God .

[@zeja4207]

I'm truly and completely audible-words-speechless and selahing-stoic and yet dry-crying and wet-crying tears of Anointed Holy Spirit-Flowing, Christ Jesus-Reverencing and Almighty God-Glorifying JOY inexpressible and full Glory,,, having witnessed this Anointed Ministry in song and music and having experienced, and still continuing as such experiencing this side of the passing-away heaven and earth, 'an appetizer-Helping and Blessed Assurance Foretaste of New Heaven and New Earth and New Jerusalem Glory Devine and Heavenly Bliss and Ambrosia!!!' Almighty GOD is "WHOLY HOLY"!!!,,, 'WHOLLY-ALTOGETHER' HOLY,,, HOLY,,,,,, HOLY,,,, HOLY,,,,, HOLY,,,,,,, HOLY ,,,,,,,,,,,, HOLY!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!! Psalm 89 - KJV (especially Verses 1-17), Psalm 84:1-7 KJV, Psalm 122:1 KJV, Isaiah 6:1-3 KJV, Revelation 4 KJV (especially Verses 1-3, 8-11), Revelation 7:9-17 KJV, Revelation 21:1-3, 22-23 KJV, Revelation 22:1-7 KJV

[@charissew4798]

This is old school church.

[@achosenvessel6563]

🎯

[@jazzi24881]

Her voice chases all the hurt and pain out of your soul!

[@mz.jackson3760]

Yes it definitely does

[@cherylward5315]

BEAUTIFUL💐💗💐

[@dolomitefan1767]

I saw her performance of Amazing Grace too in this film, u know when you are blessed by God when your voice has grown men crying.

[@tasibho]

She is playing the piano with her eyes closed!....and her early 70s sound was pure magic. Such a legend.

[@lekijolo5584]

Chills!! Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul!! I mean from the first note just wow!!

[@aze2252]

I told myself i wouldnt cry watching this because ive been listening to this album for years but when she sang never grow old, i lost it.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Me too.... Mommy brought this album home one day back in 1972, I was 5. Up until that day, every album cover I had seen of Aretha Franklin was fancy, shiny hair, makeup and jewelry but, this album cover had me in aweeeeee. I was fascinated and very confused as to why she looked so........ regular. Hair natural and covered like Mommy, no makeup like mommy with a dress similar to the one Mommy would wear. I just couldn't understand it and when I asked why Daddy said " because she wanted too ". That put her in a different position for me. I'on know why because I was already told she was The Queen but, at that moment I believed it. This was the 1 and only gospel album in our house growing up that was played on a weekly basis and we practiced Islam. When I saw this video shortly after she passed, plz believe me when I tell you, I shed tears. Went to the theater and sang and cried again. It was truly a dream come true.

[@JeremyWhy]

This is the greatest song I found this year. 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾

[@kingbuzzard9145]

i was born in 83 but aint nothin aretha franklin.

[@toneotone4813]

This was beautiful.. the actual recording session.. .. I can imagine..- a video seen of the creation unfolding of our existence.. -what beauty !- but nevertheless.., to manage they’ll always tend to be.. a “thumbs down”..

[@mandycote5662]

When we are born again spiritually we ARE the Church- the bride of Christ the ekklesia of God it has nothing to do with going- to- church and being churched- we MUST be disciples

[@trooper6418]

OMG that was Simply BEAUTIFUL!! HEAVENLY!!👌🏽

[@eboneyboswell4328]

I NEED A REAL CHRUCH IN MY LIFE

[@804smiles]

U can feel the power & anointing in her voice. Watching her wit her 👀 closed playing as she feeling what she is singing is jus amazing! Rest in Power Queen!!!

[@dantejones5289]

I love my Gospel Music family, the legendary Southern California Community Choir with the Queen Of Soul and the King Of Gospel, Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin and Rev. James Cleveland! I purchased my DVD 2 days ago. It's absolutely amazing!!!! I actually have seen this movie in the theater 8 times!❤❤❤❤👑👑 RIP Rev. James Cleveland and Ms. Aretha Franklin!!! Gone but never forgotten!!!

[@delethiamoses5158]

I also do to and Miss Clara Ward and her father was in this too sitting right therei too and mick Jagger in the back yes

Esperé como el doble de mi vida para ver a la diosa Aretha cantar el "Wholy Holy" y cuando finalmente puedo hacerlo las lágrimas de emoción no me dejan :) CIELOS!

[@razorbackfilms]

I saw it twice at the Academy qualifier in November and twice in April during its release. A great film, sorry that reverend Cleveland, Jerry wexler and Sidney pollack didn’t live to see it.

[@dorotheajones8480]

Kenny Lupper on the organ didn't get to see it either. He died in 1980.

[@lisaweaver986]

Aretha was birthed of old of God to a family of Gospel as a child. What a Gods Gift to us all.

[@lisaweaver986]

God I love this. So many of lives of pasts of others, so beautiful. Amen!

[@DJSuPreme7]

It felt like I was back in church Thank you and God Bless The Queen of Soul SIP!

[@Sionapink48]

Look how young she was, even all the way up to her accending she aged so well over the years. May she travel safety to her next life, I know she is going to touch more lives in her next life.

[@ANGELSLVME]

Just like the movie Genius:Aretha

[@amyfrancis6551]

I love everything about this video. Of the singing and music is a blessing beyond blessing, the Afros, everyone has pretty clear skin it all brings tears of joy to my eyes

[@石原勉-i8v]

素晴らしい

[@Me-ub2nj]

"Wholy Holy" is my absolute favorite Aretha song favorite gospel song PERIODT! I cry every time I hear it!!! There will NEVER be another Queen!!

[@rosebuddraper2666]

This film..... smh, brought me back to 1972 when a mesmerized 5 year old (myself), first heard Aretha Franklin sing gospel. The first time I had ever heard a live album, EVER. I've waited 47 years. To see the visual that is the album is truly a dream come true. It is the one and only gospel album in our house growing up and is the ONLY gospel album I listen to...PERIOD. I can't wait until this comes on DVD, i'll own 2

[@deneenjeffries2768]

Rosebud Draper I was eight and yes it was mesmerizing! She could play and sing at the same time and by ear ! She was and is a gift.

[@mjwall1986]

I'm so happy you got to see this and that I just discovered it 😊🙏❤️ What a gift for all mankind.

[@Eddie-678]

So muchhh soul if you don't feel it thereust be something wrong with you

[@alexdladla6976]

This music will make me go to church

[@alexanderw.1003]

JESUS CHRIST is LORD. Believe in him and that he died for you has risen from the dead. Then you are saved!

[@dayram6217]

Yes indeed! This was the most pure recording i havr ever seen in my life. The music is so uplifting, you get so much strenghth from it

[@tammywalker9838]

I watched tjis a couple of tines on PBS and its still awesome as tge first time I watched it...like I was right there with her.

[@blancakoller5800]

Unbelievable amazing - how heartbreaking ist this Gospelsong from my Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin ;-)

[@aok6694]

I am simply humbled right now. Thanks to the ancestors for orchestrating this incredible moment in time!

[@melisestall5090]

Is that Rev. James Cleveland!! Omg... hold my mule-I’m shouting right now!!!

[@michellethomas7189]

Two greats in the same room...my my my

[@csmytube21c67]

@@michellethomas7189 my my my !and I love Rev James Cleveland too.

[@josephjames3838]

The one and only Queen Aretha!🎵🎼👎⭐🔥🔥👍🙏

[@sherryglasper1980]

SHE WAS SO BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED BY GOD...R.I.P....ARETHA FRANKLIN...MY SISTER 💜💎🌈🌹📯🙏.

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

God blessed black people with one amazing voice to sing with!

[@gart9680]

This film just slipped in & away without much recognition - I couldn't pull my eyes (or ears) away from it. Fantastic watch.

[@anjelheaven]

It'll be nominated for an Oscar in January. That should bring it more attention.

[@dianahdeborah816]

They was in point on Hulu !

[@hianni8287]

Aretha makes you KNOW you have a soul.

[@martindla7]

Off topic those Afros are on point 🎯

[@perfectdon2550]

Sang Aretha

[@MermaidGirlWorld]

I'm here because of Genius: Aretha played my Cynthia Erivo. Needed to see this for myself. Great! What a very unique experience. And randomly the pastor has a wicked lisp.

[@beanieman9686]

There is grace for those who seek it, I believe it in my heart, Amen

[@angelaspringfield5584]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@godivor]

i saw the movie..... 'Gospel Classic' .... ordered the dvd

[@toughwoman5633]

GODIVOR Can you tell me where i can purchase this dvd?

[@godivor]

September the 2nd ..... is when its released ... www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Grace-DVD-Aretha-Franklin/dp/B07RTKMR5S

[@umekiamoody1787]

What a time to be alive... wish I was I was alive during this time..

[@RamardoTHunt]

Who are the three young ladies backing Aretha?

[@peverill]

RIP Charlie Watts there in the background absorbing the magic with Mick Jagger.

[@nicolefarmer4632]

He stopped playing the piano because she is so great he just couldn’t

[@elprimo46]

There are twenty eight dislikes to gods music which is sad , I will pray for them.

[@JuliusFawcett]

A voice directly from the divine