Cast
Aretha Franklin
as Self (archive footage)
James Cleveland
as Self (archive footage)
C.L. Franklin
as Self (archive footage)
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
as Self (archive footage)
Chuck Rainey
as Self (archive footage)
Clara Ward
as Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
as Self (archive footage)
Sydney Pollack
as Self - Director (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charlie Watts
as Self (archive footage)
Alexander Hamilton
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2018
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes107
DirectorAlan Elliott, Sydney Pollack
WritersAlan Elliott, Sydney Pollack
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAmazing Grace
About Amazing Grace
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.
Directed by Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack, Amazing Grace leans on a strong ensemble — Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2018.
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