A 90-minute documentary for PBS and theatrical release exploring the story behind the famous hymn and featuring Bill Moyers, Jessye Norman, Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, and Marian Williams.
Production: 1990
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.
CREDITS
Producer/Director: Elena Mannes
Editor: Donna Marino
Photography: Gary Steele, Greg Andracke, Dyanna Taylor
Executive Editors: Bill Moyers and Judith Davidson Moyers
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
PURCHASE
http://www.shoppbs.org
