Amazing Grace

Showings

The Historic Artcraft Theatre Sat, Feb 22, 2020 2:00 PM
Film Info
Series:Regular Series
Rating:G
Category:Musical
Run Time:1 hour 29 minutes
Release Year:2018
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Sydney Pollack
Cast:Aretha Franklin
James Cleveland
Southern California Community Choir
Sponsor
Movie Sponsor:The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Volunteer Sponsor:Brian and Kate Elmer
Cartoon Sponsor:Martin and Linda Bielawski
Concession Sponsor:Meredith-Clark Funeral Home
Showcase Sponsor:Putnam County Comprehensive Services

Description

February 22 - Saturday at 2 p.m. - A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles, in January 1972. This show is part of the Science on Screen series, made possible by a grant through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Prior to the film, Dr. Mellonee V. Burnim, ethnomusicologist and Professor Emerita at the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University, will present on the life and work of Aretha Franklin. All tickets are non-refundable.