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.
“Brilliantly capturing a remarkable performer near the peak of her prodigious power, Amazing Grace is a thrilling must-watch documentary for Aretha Franklin fans.”
The work as it stands now has considerable merit as a document recorded during a watershed period of the American civil rights movement. As a concert film, it's elevated by Franklin's powerhouse three-octave range and soulful phrasing.
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Adam Graham
RTDetroit NewsDec 16, 2019
The long-buried concert film is a tremendously powerful tribute to Aretha Franklin.
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David Stratton
RTThe AustralianDec 16, 2019
This musical feast was filmed a very long time ago - but it feels like only yesterday.
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Calum Cooper
RTSource (Scotland)Jul 14, 2024
Powerfully genuine, it is both a testament to the joy and strength of music, and how it empowers and dazzles different generations and people.