Dr. Mattie Moss Clark Interview (Rare Footage) 1981

Dr. Mattie Moss Clark is interviewed about the Clark Conservatory and the musical upbringing of her daughters, The Clark Sisters.
Footage taken from Detroit Public Television's American Black Journal. No copyright infringement intended.

[@reret8556]

Aunjanue Ellis played the heck out of her in the movie!!! She even favored her alot...she Deserves an Oscar

[@truelove2283]

Its TV movie not a theater movie. She might get an Emmy, Golden Globes, SAG, BET award or Image award. Not an Oscar

[@reret8556]

@@truelove2283 I know that, but she deserves one...

[@RuthiesVlogWorld]

Amen

[@brownbutterflyy1058]

She murdered that role!! Best role I've ever seen her portray. Definitely deserves an award!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💖💖💖💖

[@blessedyes3902]

I agree!!

[@daisyb4614]

Aunjanae Ellis kilt this role! Give her, her flowers now.

[@bigerthanmyself421]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 agreed

[@justjewellent8129]

Didn't she

[@Girlforaction]

She looked exactly like her. Matty is proud.

[@MS297181]

Yes she did!!!!!

[@Dreamsareareality]

Honey yes. That lady embodied Dr. Clark!! ♥️👍🏾

[@melanieirvin9170]

Who's here from the movie 🎬? Mama was no joke.

[@MichaelWhiteBalanced-LLC]

Me. Look just like the actress that played her.

[@MichaelWhiteBalanced-LLC]

That's the mom that kidnapped Carlina White in the movie Abducted: Carlina White Story

[@wredellmadlock8016]

Mama don't take no mess!

[@AFrtrd]

Momma don't play.

[@kelvendyson1508]

Yeah!! I wonder if she really threw that shoe at that girl for chewing gum..LOL!!

[@LoveForSure82]

If she were alive today, she'd say if we can get the young people out of their phones

[@RyRy-jj4pk]

Oh nowadays she would say a whole lot more LOL

[@jamheaven6468]

She may say that, but, after listening to this video she used the word, "innovation". Perhaps, she would find a way to use that phone to her advantage. They would have to answer the phone when she calls. And, she wouldn't have to drive all over. Dr. Mattie Moss would reach millions of people with her inspiring songs and teachings online. She would've loved it.

[@shenequakimbro2660]

That's so true. We need another Dr. Clark in our time now because it seems more adults who are corrupt and not serving God are leading our children astray.

[@gorillahandswoo]

Word#!😂

[@marquishalsell]

LOL i was thinking about that just as soon as she said that but in this era she would use socialmedia to make everything work out fine fr fr

[@anaityketihw]

Aunjanue Ellis looks so much like her. They picked the right person to play her

[@marysutton434]

I agree.

[@truelove2283]

IKR, she better get Emmy for this!!

[@SatelliteShawty]

Here after watching the Clark sisters movie on lifetime. Like wow, that actress that portrayed her DID THAT

[@jaisonlives]

Dr. Clark created the 3 part harmony in choirs. She was also the first person to record a choir.

[@cathyblack5683]

Where is this written? There has been 3 part harmony in choirs..MUSIC.. FOREVER🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️... before this awesome woman was even born..no disrespect. where are you getting this information? Look up the history of Gospel music...Thomas Dorsey The Father of Gospel music.. I'm old school and I remember Edwin Hawkins choir Oh Happy Day was on secular radio in Los Angeles waaaay before You Brought The Sunshine. My mother, aunt's each have very old wax records of choirs singing 3part before we ever heard the first Dr. Mattie Mattie Moss choir album. Before I knew of Dr. Clark, Rhodena Preston and her choir were in HEAVY rotation on the turntable in our house. There was ANOTHER woman before her but I forget her name. And it wasn't Dr. Clark. And as it was told to me by my ancestors there was 3part harmony EVEN in the cotton fields. Let's step out of the "gospel" box for a minute. What about the chamber music and opera chorale's (Madrigal style) Cathedral choirs singing hyms that are hundreds of years old and still being sung to this day. Just trying understand...🤔

[@aharonyahudah5194]

Beast

[@aharonyahudah5194]

@@cathyblack5683 I'm from Detroit nobody could harmonize like them in The church assembly PERIOD Clark sister put the whole gospel group thing on the map.

[@ANGELSLVME]

Cathy Black I agree, and they never addressed that in the recent movie!!!!, I was thinking the same, 3 part harmony goes way way back

[@roycey32]

@@cathyblack5683 Roberta Martin.

[@kimbabyx2]

The woman who played Dr. MATTIE was on point! I had to see this lady for myself. Dedication at it's finest!

[@juliusmaloney]

Now this is The Godmother of Gospel... Without this lady, how much music would we not have today. Generations were born of this lady.

[@blackkat4061]

100%

[@Thecharmedonee]

Well considering mahalia Jackson was dubbed the queen of gospel 30 years before we even got the Clarke’s

[@freeyourself7510]

@@Thecharmedonee Please don't come for Mahalia she's the Queen okay.

[@divadoll606]

@@freeyourself7510 demani robinson was expressing the same sentiment as you, lol.

[@AlmedaRen]

@@Thecharmedonee Mahalia wasn’t that much older than Mattie

[@e.l.c.4298]

She was so proud of her daughters especially Twinkie

[@nickibaker7283]

This woman established the etiquette of gospel choirs: no gum chewing, do not over sing each person, etc. I’m sure some of her pupils went on to do great things due to her teaching them. I’m so glad the movie showed who she was and how respected she should be.

[@manleyperry9713]

U Can't Tell Me That The Actress Portraying Dr. Mattie in the Lifetime Biopic Didn't Embody EVERYTHING About Her!!!! 💓💞💓Fabulous

[@AsColumn]

She was so proud of them. You can hear it from the way she spoke about them. What a legacy.

[@laugh_til_ithurts]

Aunjanue Ellis ATE THIS ROLE!!! She really embodied her entire essence 🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alanmorris7669]

Today I feel honored to have accompanied her on the organ back in 1991, when she preached at a very small church in Statesville, North Carolina. At the last minute, I was called by the pastor to hurry to the church because the hired musician didn't show up.

[@fvnaticbychoice]

Miss Aunjunae Ellis got the voice/mannerisms down to a T! fantastic portrayal

[@tashe21]

Who is here after the movie!?? That was brilliant RIH Dr. Matti!!

[@flygirl9015]

Who's here after the lifetime movie? 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@vickys6705]

I’m so happy that they made that movie on Lifetime. “There is a Balm in Gilead” and “Blessed and Highly Favored” are two of the best songs ever created. But what’s even more important is that they touched on the family dynamics of those who are COGIC. I grew up that way and asked a lot of questions since the men have zero rules but the women have to abide by every single rule. The no pants thing threw me too. This movie was really good, it could’ve been three hours and I would’ve watched the whole thing. Mattie’s role was played super well, they look just alike! I know it was super hard for her to not perform with her daughters because of the church. Rest in power Mattie!!!

[@porterkmusic]

Dr. Mattie Moss Clark drops so many gems in such a short period of time. *Train and steer children in the right direction when they are toddlers. *Gospel music is about expressing the greatness and deliverance found in Christ Jesus.

[@wonieblue1657]

They had the right Actress to portray Her too the first ladies of Gospel lifetime did the family proud it was really good The Clark Sisters brought the sunshine

[@rggunter]

I absolutely love the elocution of black Midwesterners (especially Chicago & Detroit) of a certain class. They articulate with enough refinement to let you know they’ve had good schooling, BUT there’s a twinge of Southern that reminds you of their pre Great Migration roots. The women, mostly, speak in this manner. I love it.

[@ladylovesherlord]

So true

[@chocolatewoman926]

Yes we are quite articulate. Our southern parents and grandparents expected us to communicate in a manner that commanded respect.

[@telikaandfam]

🙋🏾

[@assaultislove]

Aretha spoke with the same elocution and diction. I loved her speaking voice just as much as her singing voice

[@slickrb7184]

Yes this is 💯💯💯

[@loridori]

Dorinda's twin! LOL she sounds exactly like her....scary

[@queenbarnes86]

I was thinking the same thing

[@dariusduffie8377]

I mean its not scary. Thats her mother

[@agfilmwriter469]

Keymar TV not everyone sound EXACTLY like their mother though.

[@saintclip]

she doesn’t sound “EXACTLY” like her...

[@andreswaringer1476]

Definitely sound alike! I don't think they look alike enough to say twins tho

[@paulamckenzie2356]

The Clark sisters are amazing singers. The movie is great very touching story. Dr Mattie Moss Clark obviously wanted the best for her daughters may she RIP🙏

[@bryanedney2723]

Nobody could wear a bun like Dr Mattie Moss Clark!

[@phaatsogood6563]

Train your children not let society, social media train your children

[@jordan11688]

Aunjanue Ellis’s portrayal of her in the Lifetime movie was on point!! Dr. Clark didn’t play!! Might be related to Joe Clark!!

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Charvette Shumaker Clark wasn’t her maiden name. So hypothetically if he was it would be through marriage

[@latoyawatts168]

Charvette Shumaker lol Lean on me

[@athorpe630]

She was a proud mom. You could see it. RIP Dr.Clark.

[@brelovesgucci]

She's beautiful and she spoke of her daughters so proudly! ❤️

[@mirandabrokenberry810]

I see why Aujunae was chosen to play the legendary Mrs. Mattie Moss Clark.... this woman was truly a great woman of God. I would’ve loved for her to be my daughter’s piano instructor today.

[@CocoTeeTV]

This lady is a national treasure! The Dr Mattie Moss Clark

[@thechoirdirectorsacademyshow]

I have always loved Dr. MMC and loved singing in the National choir under her leadership. I learned so much from her. But Aunjune Ellis did a great job portraying her!!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@tasiawood]

This should have been in the movie. So many wonderful moments were missed

[@luxurylifestylemedia9608]

2020 Who’s here after their Lifetime Movie ?

[@tanyawilson9058]

I love Dr. Mattie Moss Clark Momma Clark was the best she was no joke raising her children in the Lord same way I’m raising my boys in The lord be firm and stand firm footing in Christ like we all should be she was a blessing to all those who she came around and who came around her her.She touch many even touching people today so I thank God for her and may she Rest In Peace

[@aimee2014]

What a lovely soft spoken lady. Smart and gifted God is so good!!

[@IMINTHEWILLOFGOD]

I thank God for Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.

[@dereksmith3255]

ooo

[@marquishalsell]

Me too fr fr

[@cochrancochran66]

I was blessed to be apart of one her workshops and sang in the choirs she directed. At the time didn’t realize I was in the presence of one of the Greats! RIP

[@tamikawilkerson4934]

I agree with her method of raising a child. A lot of our athletes usually start at a young age. I think this method of parenting kept my daughter grounded. Single mother. However, my daughter often say I am hard on her, but it makes her better. I give her love and laughter too.

[@Liz-ic6jb]

Don't be too hard on her (I know you want the best best for her though)

[@crystalsherman8896]

She was an amazing woman! God rest her soul

[@acatlanta2010]

If I didn't know any better, I would've sworn this was Aunjuane Ellis. She embodied Dr Clark with the utmost respect. Most definitely Emmy deserving performance. 💯

[@sisterwoman9274]

Praise the Lord!!! Dr. Mattie Moss Clark in the words of the Mother Board "let my works speak for me." Sleep in Peace Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.🌹

[@deep603]

What a powerful mama!!! Legendary!!!

[@natashabrown6147]

I wanna say she was stylish and I love her glasses and she was one of the Best!! Love me some Clarke Sisters!!

[@lakeabrown5061]

Powerful woman.

[@michelejones3154]

A. Ellis played the heck out of this role. The movie was informative... I only knew one song (you bring the sunshine). Dr Mattie Moss Clark was and is an inspiration ●IN MY OPINION ●

[@edisonthethird]

Dorinda has her rasp and Jacky has her voice tone

[@elove2.038]

What happened to parents like this?! Most of them are gone.

[@ettastephenson3938]

it look like to me she didn't play no games she remind me of my course teacher she will get you right together

[@leathabulloch1618]

She was indeed serious about serving God and not fooling around acting. She was a true servant and lived, walked, talked and showed she was that.. Unapologetically had a no foolishness toleration that's what she stood by to many it may seem extremely strict but only speaking for my point of view "She got that right"

[@rayne6829]

Dorinda litterally sounds like her mom

[@DavidRichardson95]

Doing all my research on this family of talented women before the Lifetime biopic drops. RIP Dr. Clark. ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@MSCHI-ck2ne]

I cant wait ..I'm doing the same thing

[@TheGamersGuide819]

Dr. Mattie Clark , Joe Jackson , Serena and Venus Williams , Beyoncé’s father all had huge visions for their kids . I’m a parent and I’m training my daughter in music , vocal and athleticism.

[@chloebrenae]

Dorinda gets a lot from her mother 😭❤️❤️

[@calvinterrell2053]

Dr. Clark is one of the people I wish I had the opportunity to interview, but she passed away. She was a trailblazer; an architect. And that's your lot, there are many things you may get wrong, but the core of your work and contribution cannot be denied by anyone. Many say she was mean and hard on young singers. I believe she was, but I also believe she needed to be in order to get the work done. I also believe she was sweet as pie because her daughter are all sweet as pie. And lemme just shout out to Leo, Dr. Clark's son.

[@2blessed2bestressed5]

Mattie was the real deal! 🙏🏽

[@earleansmith8608]

What a blessing love to hear her sing it's a highway to heaven she was a blessing to many would have loved to attend one of her work shops to God be the glory for the things he has done Amen

[@JG-kf5yw]

The woman they got to play her in the documentary looks just like her. They did a good job.

[@jenerowe4730]

YOU gonna sing for the Lord or lay down for the devil?? 😆 she did that!! Movie!!

[@LEECOLEify]

Aunjanue Ellis lookes the splitting image of Mattie my God and favored her singing a lot and then I truly love how Dorinda inherited her moms voice ,Mattie was truly a legend and will always live in our hearts Rih!!!!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vidaholmes]

I learned so much from Dr. Mattie Moss school back in the day. Very disciplined woman. Thanks

[@ILoveLynnx]

Who all here after Lifetime Movie 2020?

[@maxincrease]

...wow, after the movie...we all looking for Ms. Mattie Moss Clark on KZbin! ...if you close your eyes and just listen - she talks like she RIGHT her NOW ..."get those kids out the tv"...wow

[@coreymontez6071]

She look like she don't play!!

[@madreawilson4818]

Her hairline gives me LIFE 🌞

[@msprissy3674]

She is right because I played by ear at an early early age and i'm glad it happened while in church...COGIC....and my parents noticed it. I'm grateful.

[@queencee6343]

She was a beautiful strong woman!

[@phil5301]

Shout out to Dr. Mattie Moss Clark!!! THANK YOU!!!! Your legend LIVES ON!!!!!

[@melani4111]

The lady that played her in the movie did an excellent job. She is such an underated actress. I love her in ray and that movie she played as the woman that stole carlina white. She can play all types of roles

[@drkat1359]

I learned so much from her....as an independent vocalist, it encourages me to continue

[@gfelder63]

the Clark Sisters all sound like their mother. Mostly Karen and Dorinda. Karen has alot of her features and Dorinda and Karen has that voice too. She was such a wonderful mother, wife etc.

[@chrisnelson6266]

Non of them really look like their mother

[@DeeNice681]

Karen does imo.

[@kristineellis3444]

So much respect for her and grandmother generation!! So strong full of hope just inspirational!!

[@LadyTreble]

OMG Dorinda sounds JUST LIKE HER OMGEE!!!!

[@donnielee2282]

Perfect casting

[@mizzmiami3242]

Donnie Lee the actress that played the mother nailed it! Perfect casting!

[@curVature30]

Dr. MMC is so eloquent. Wish there was more footage of her. Loved watching this.

[@lenalove8138]

She's Beautiful and brilliant!!!

[@WaltClarkWCmusicmaker]

I'm Baptist but I know that this woman was one of the most genuinely skilled gifted trainers in Gospel music hands down. If the truth is told she should hold the title of Queen of Gospel Music because it was under her that a lot of Baptist choirs start doing "bump" songs (we still clap on the 1 & 3 tho in some places...smh.). Thank God for her and the legacy!

[@aaroncohoon5603]

Walt Clark I agree and I am AME Zion. My mother's family love the Clark sisters and the Pace sisters. Powerhouses of praise right there. Be blessed!

[@shenequakimbro2660]

I grew up Baptist also but I didn't know who Dr. Mattie Moss Clark was until they announced it on radio. They talked about her all week but my 20 year old mind didn't click that they were someone really, really great. Just about five years ago or more,, I start looking her up and listening to the Clark sisters. I was into the Pace sisters during that time. When I'm going through deep issues, I listen to all of the sisters including some of Dr. Clark's music.

[@melani4111]

We need more people like mrs clark in today's world. She reminds me of alot the elders from when i was growing up in 80s and 90s.

[@shadhom]

A impeccable gospel icon she was.

[@943ab]

I will always remember Cobo Hall in Detroit Michigan! Dr. Moss always gave us joy! She directed the choir at the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther's King birthday! Dr. Moss was indeed a great and Blessed woman who so very much touched our hearts. May she forever rest in peace! Thank you Lord for this gifted and talented teacher. May her children continue the beautiful work that she gave to all who knew and loved her. I can still see her directing the choir with all power and Love !

[@newnew4142]

The lady that played her in the lifetime movie look like twins!!

[@rggunter]

Whew! Dorinda sounds EXACTLY like her mom.

[@charlita25]

Very intelligent and annoited Lady .

[@DonnieMcClurkinShow]

Incredible lady tell it how it is.

[@syckindahead]

Outstanding footage👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tamyracook1464]

All of them speak like her that is amazing 💚

[@MissCarolyn7]

Check out dorinda on her talk show, her whole mannerism is just like her mom on this interview and others!

[@solobeats1]

just watched the Lifetime movie.....they did a good job on this one.

[@Krazie.Tamika]

Right!!

[@tastylove53]

I Wish I Would Have Met Dr Mattie Moss! And Join Her Choir She Was Awesome Great Lady.

[@shenequakimbro2660]

Me too but I would have worn a big hat to dodge those shoes.😂😁

[@carolynwhite9975]

Me too!

[@acaurri6481]

Mrs. Clark was a talented, strong virtuous woman, she first, had the beautiful voice, I see where the daughters got their vocals from!!! Mother Clark laid a Godly foundation, she poured the spirit of GOD into her daughters. When you hear/see the Clark sisters, you see the fruits of a woman who spent her life serving GOD. Mrs. Clark, you gave to your daughters, what my mom poured/instilled in me, how to walk with CHRIST, the gift of a beautiful, peaceful life in the LORD!!!!! Goodnight my dearest mother, goodnight Ms. Clark!!!!!!!

[@sw1360]

Gorgeous woman with impeccable standards.

[@markwilliams2434]

I can't wait to see the Clark sisters movie next Saturday, I love this kind of uplifting music

[@cosmicviewer477]

The Clark Sisters style and cadence is so copied today. They truly don't get the kudos they deserve.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

It's a shame that the Mattie moss Clark conservatory of music is all closed and boarded up.

[@ColeWorld75]

mrtheoneandonly 83 why is it closed?

[@girlmusician24]

What?! i thought dorinda was running the school? Well thats a real shame

[@TC-ej8vi]

Well times changed and it's alot harder to keep open with everyone striving in their main careers. They helped operate at a time they weren't as busy as solo artists and evangelists but now, it would be impossible. Also, funding is an issue as well. There was no point in keeping it open if it wasnt going to be ran correctly.

[@crimjqt83]

@@TC-ej8vi 😢😢😢

[@bgjblue]

@@TC-ej8vi I bet if they wanted to reopen it now, they'd have many who would want to help fund it!

[@kevwhartman]

Love the interview

[@hopetrnr0]

Wowwwww. I wasn't able to see this when she was alive.

[@sean6131]

My musical Shero!

[@billionaire30xyz36]

The depth of her God-given genius is hard to wrap your brain around.. More study needs to be done on the life and legacy of this amazing musician, composer, producer and choir director! As well as others

[@GOP7100]

God bless you

[@drkat1359]

Singing in the choir under her in the National Mass rehearsals

[@latshascott5303]

Priceless!!!