Amazing Grace

This documentary captures the recording of Aretha Franklin's seminal 1972 live gospel album, "Amazing Grace," over two nights in a Los Angeles church. It showcases the legendary singer in her element, delivering powerful performances and rediscovering her gospel roots. The film also highlights the community and spiritual atmosphere that surrounded the recording sessions.

While the film's initial release was delayed for decades, its eventual debut was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Aretha Franklin's stunning vocal performances and the raw, spiritual energy captured on screen. Critics lauded it as a significant musical document.

• A powerful and electrifying display of Aretha Franklin's unparalleled vocal talent.

• Offers an intimate and immersive look at the creation of a legendary gospel album.

• Captures the spiritual fervor and communal energy of the original recording sessions.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the film for Aretha Franklin's incredible voice and the deeply moving spiritual experience. Many found it to be an inspiring and essential watch for fans of gospel music and soul.

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards; Won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The footage for 'Amazing Grace' was shot by Warner Bros. in 1972 but remained unreleased for decades due to technical issues with syncing the audio and video. The film was finally completed and released in 2018, though the subject matter refers to the 2013 release for festival screenings.