‘Amazing Grace’ is a document and an exhalation to the ecstasy of music, how it can affect the body and soul of those who create it and those who receive it. This raw and beautiful film goes above and beyond the concert film form, offering a window into a time past, a people in need and an artist at the height of her powers. I wanted to stand and applaud, not just for the incredible music or the superb construction,…
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
Top Cast
Aretha Franklin
Self (archive footage)
James Cleveland
Self (archive footage)
C.L. Franklin
Self (archive footage)
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Self (archive footage)
Chuck Rainey
Self (archive footage)
Clara Ward
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Sydney Pollack
Self - Director (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charlie Watts
Self (archive footage)
Alexander Hamilton
Self (archive footage)
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FAQ about Amazing Grace
What is Amazing Grace about?
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
When was Amazing Grace released?
Amazing Grace was released in 2018.
What genres does Amazing Grace belong to?
Amazing Grace is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in Amazing Grace?
The cast of Amazing Grace includes Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Chuck Rainey.