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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997)

Movie ★ 10.0 90 min

Documentary

Documentary narrated by Paul Winfield, this documentary follows the course of Mahalia Jackson's extraordinary life - from her humble beginnings as a sickly child singing in New Orleans churches to her breakthrough with Columbia Records and her ascendancy to Carnegie Hall and Europe's great stages. Her story's told through archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best.

Jeff Scheftel Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1997
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0140347

Cast

Mahalia Jackson Mahalia Jackson Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson Horace Clarence Boyer John Sellers George Avakian George Avakian Studs Terkel Studs Terkel Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Ed Sullivan Ed Sullivan Ralph Abernathy Ralph Abernathy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory about?
Documentary narrated by Paul Winfield, this documentary follows the course of Mahalia Jackson's extraordinary life - from her humble beginnings as a sickly child singing in New Orleans churches to her breakthrough with Columbia Records and her ascendancy to Carnegie Hall and Europe's great stages. Her story's told through archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best.
Who directed Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory?
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory was directed by Jeff Scheftel.
Who stars in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory?
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory stars Mahalia Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Horace Clarence Boyer, John Sellers.
When was Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory released?
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory is a 1997 documentary film.
Where can I watch Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory?
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