Thursday, September 29, 2011

Humanities: Music -- Amazing Grace




The Moyers Collection: Amazing Grace with Bill Moyers
 



SYNOPSIS

This unique documentary presents adaptations of an enduring hymn, from country music to gospel to folk, in one of PBS’ highest-rated programs ever. Judy Collins sings in Columbia’s St. Paul’s Chapel, then recalls how “Amazing Grace” carried her past alcoholism. Jessye Norman sends “Amazing Grace” soaring across Manhattan Center footlights. Hear Johnny Cash, Jean Ritchie, and the Boys Choir of Harlem, all recorded on location across America.

AWARDS
Director’s Guild of America Award 1990 for Outstanding Directorial Achievement
Emmy, Outstanding Individual Achievement, Directing
Cine Golden Eagle Award 1990
Christopher Award
Alfred I. du-Pont-Columbia University Gold Baton (Moyers body of work)
AFI Film Festival 1990, Chicago, Boston, Leningrad Film Fests


CREDITS
Producer/Director: Elena Mannes
Editor: Donna Marino
Photography: Gary Steele, Greg Andracke, Dyanna Taylor
Executive Editors: Bill Moyers and Judith Davidson Moyers

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