Amazing Grace | 10 Minute Preview | Film Clip | Own it now 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!😢

[@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? 😎

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@anjelheaven]

Aretha looked wonderful! Her eyes were truly beautiful!

[@Jimi-h3i]

The Peace and Joy that shows on her face just before she begins to sing. Love her ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@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!

[@ericwright2630]

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

[@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

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

Her voice was timeless.

[@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.

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

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

[@timeisathand3934]

All these years later, they’re probably all In Glory now. Hallelujah!

[@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.

[@geromebrown7582]

Aretha Franklin is MUSIC 🎶👸🏾💯

[@achosenvessel6563]

🎯

[@jazzi24881]

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

[@mz.jackson3760]

Yes it definitely does

[@cherylward5315]

BEAUTIFUL💐💗💐

[@daniaestherherrerarodrigue9310]

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

[@TheCelticcraig1888]

Ditto ❤

[@donnasmith311]

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

[@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.

[@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"!!!!!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@Coda4D]

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

[@tasibho]

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

[@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....

[@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

[@AprilLashon]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@aok6694]

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

[@JeremyWhy]

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

[@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

[@amapparatistkwabena]

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

[@missybrinks4988]

This is a tear jerking song it's beautiful Queenie

[@delethiamoses5158]

My my my very touching and what a feeling

[@SmartBrandon72]

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

[@beanieman9686]

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

[@angelaspringfield5584]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@achosenvessel6563]

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

[@umekiamoody1787]

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

[@lekijolo5584]

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

[@Bysanthus]

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

[@Naesman1167]

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

[@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.

[@isabellastasicastriotascan6467]

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

[@prithvijeetsinha379]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jameyfrank]

In the current world, this is a source of heartfelt inspiration! Aretha, thank you for your incredible gift you shared with the world.

[@moussetache1815]

I felt like a little child at Christmas when I saw Chuck Rainey, Cornell Dupree and Pretty Purdie... also Pancho Morales and Ken Lupper. They all played with King Curtis too. It can't get more soulful than that.

[@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.

[@DJSuPreme7]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Jorcap]

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

[@Cas82958]

5:25 when she first closes her eyes and starts singing. I felt the biggest goosebump in my body and tears fall out my eyes. She has that effect

[@verkaufsenergizer-einmentor]

I love her music, her voice, her feeling.... Aretha, you are the best :-)

[@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

[@jasonharris7770]

WE SHOULD BELIEVE IN EACH OTHERS DREAMS.

[@martinaechols5588]

Such an anointing. Queen Aretha you are forever phenomenal. 🌹

[@西岡貴司]

The way choir came in the house is just cool.

[@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.

[@ranran1300]

Jehovah gave Aretha and Rev.cl Franklin a gift most could only imagine and hope for Two giants in a family wow!! They inspired thousands and motivated millions. Nobodys perfect but, they gave back what God had given that's what it's all about.

[@elizabethmyles4848]

As soon as she hit the first note on HOLY HOLY chills and tears welded up in my eyes beautiful performance. I rewind it 7 times finally watched it all .😇💯💥👸

[@martricemalveaux6923]

One thing I can remember Aretha mention is that. If you are scared of a challenge than don't do it. Her strength and courage open many doors for her. RIp Sister 💜 Soul 💐💐👑. She was very anointed.

[@sherryglasper1980]

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

[@COMPACTTVHD]

This is the real Aretha sound. 👑

[@trooper6418]

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

[@andx4024]

its good to listen to real singers

[@gucciysl]

this give me chills. she's so amazing! Aretha the Great

[@gwendolynsmith3746]

JUST Beautiful 😍. This song is so many things!!!

[@jn0391]

What a beautiful entrance by the choir, to the sopranos to ❤Aretha’s amazing voice!! Wow!

[@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.

[@JuliusFawcett]

A voice directly from the divine

[@GloriaDHall]

Thank you God, for sending us Aretha Franklin to soothe our souls. ❤❤❤

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Her make up is stunning !

[@DMVAUDITS]

Her entrance was angelic! 💜💜

[@gijsschubert7901]

The director & choir after 7:40! So wonderful

[@yolandapicou3960]

Wholy, Holy people havvv got to come together. Praise God

[@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

[@Cotswoldblonde]

Wow. Music from heaven

[@blessedgem2570]

The wardrobe ❤ choices & Song Selections!! Just Wow

[@MrJ-xd6hh]

May god bless Aretha, she brought the world so much joy in her music. Amen all people,

[@CJCappella]

The clarity of the picture is amazing!

[@princewebster9546]

The Queen WOW! The vocals r AMAZING N she looked ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. RIP QUEEN.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

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

[@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.

[@kentsmith1507]

OMG...I just listened all the way through and realized this song was on an Aretha album I had in college....so sweet!!

[@dashloves97]

The Genius documentary from HULU brought me here. They did a really good job capturing this concert on the HULU documentary.

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

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

[@alwaysniccole3810]

You Never Know Something Special Until You Experience It

[@tonyayoung2635]

God's gift...such talent!!

[@jamorang23]

Amen Aretha🙏this screened on Maori tv Aotearoa 28/ 03 /22 .. saw Mick Jagger & the late Charlie Watts in the congregation..❤💚💙🎤🎸🎷🎵🎶🎧🎤

[@jasonnelson316]

8:01, that moment when the camera man captures Aretha and a true image of the one she is singing about in the mural above her. Genius!