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Date
Monday, October 17, 2016 7:00PM
Name
Say Amen Somebody
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Prices: $10 Orchestra / $20 Loge
The Granada Theatre Presents
Say Amen Somebody
MOVIES THAT MATTER with Hal Conklin
In collaboration with the Inner Light Gospel Choir
This documentary is a remarkably compelling look at the colorful history of Gospel music singing in the United States. Never before has it been captured so infectiously on film, and it features some of the earliest founders of this form of praise that was born in the small Midwestern traditions of the African American church. The story touches on the real life experiences of early unknown singers including Willie Mae Ford Smith and Thomas A. Dorsey whose lament “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” sung at his wife and daughters’ funeral became one of the greatest Gospel songs of all time. In the words of the late Roger Ebert (At the Movies); “It’s terrific, joyous, funny, and unabashedly emotional. I’ve been lucky enough to see it three times. It’s one of the happiest movies in a long, long time. There is no way that I can recommend it any more highly.” Many of legends of modern music such as Whitney Houston got their start, experience, poise, and grace in the Gospel choirs of the black church in America.
Enjoy a special performance before the movie screening by the Inner Light Gospel Choir! Inner Light Gospel Choir was founded in 1980 by Bishop Mama Pat Patrick. It was her belief that the messages in the gospel songs were for everyone to sing and to hear. Mama Pat founded Inner Light Choir for anyone and everyone who has the desire to sing!
Mama Pat's Inner Light Gospel Choir is a multicultural, multi-racial, multi-denominational community choir open to new members of all ages and all backgrounds. It’s purpose is to touch hearts and lift spirits through the medium of Gospel music. Choir activities include gospel music workshops, public concerts, and other inspirational and/or private events. Under the leadership of Dauri Kennedy, Inner Light is dedicated to providing a safe learning/growth environment within it's unique spiritual and musical ministry, and furthering a knowledge and appreciation of all Gospel Music.
The depth and breadth of repertoire and skills are gifts provided by choir members who volunteer. Gospel music has been passed down through generations without any written form until the 20th Century. Its style and rhythms are also the basis for other uniquely American music - jazz and blues. This choir is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of and honoring gospel music as a true form of American art.
(1982) 100 minutes G
MAMA PAT’S INNER LIGHT GOSPEL CHOIR – The Inner Light Gospel Choir under the leadership of Dauri Kennedy is a multicultural, multi-racial, multi-denominational community choir open to new members of all ages and all backgrounds. Its purpose is to touch hearts and lift spirits through the medium of Gospel music. Choir activities include gospel music workshops, public concerts, and other inspirational and/or private events. The depth and breadth of repertoire and skills are gifts provided by choir members who volunteer. Gospel music has been passed down through generations without any written form until the 20th Century. Its style and rhythms are also the basis for other uniquely American music - jazz and blues. This choir is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of and honoring gospel music as a true form of American art. For further information: Call 805-729-1159, or on line at innerlightchoir.com.
Join former Santa Barbara mayor and film critic Hal Conklin for a selection of great stories that touch the soul and draw out the best in humanity. These stories teach about forgiveness, loving others, and loving ourselves, and provide a renewed enthusiasm for living life with compassion and grace. Drawn from the syndicated film series “Cinema In Focus,” these presentations will blend together great film with audience conversations and Q&A.
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