A Life's Work

What’s it like to dedicate your life to work that won’t be completed in your lifetime? Fifteen years ago, filmmaker David Licata focused on four projects and the people behind them in an effort to answer this universal question.

2020-09-24 | en

The Harlem Gospel Singers & Band - Live at the Palladium

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Jesus Is King

Filmed during summer 2019, Jesus Is King brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album.

2019-10-25 | en

Southern Gospel

Samuel Allen's life collapses, but he wants to pursue his childhood goals and become a preacher. To do this, the rock n roll star has to fight against his past demons.

2023-03-10 | en

Preacher's Kid

Longing to experience more of life, twentysomething preacher's daughter Angie strikes out on her own for the very first time and joins a traveling gospel show.

2010-01-29 | en

Joyful Noise

G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

2012-01-13 | en

Ben Harper and the Blindboys of Alabama: Live at the Apollo

Live at the Apollo was a by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama filmed at the Apollo Theater (Harlem, New York), on October 12, 2004. Born October 28, 1969 Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music[1] and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents. His albums have been commercially successful in North America, Europe and Oceania. Harper is a two-time Grammy Award winner as well, winning awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, in 2005.

2006-03-13 | fr

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.

2018-12-07 | en

What Now Mama

A mother struggles to hold her family together as multiple crises threaten to destroy them.

2025-05-04 | en

The Reverend

Winner of the DOC NYC Audience Award, Director Nick Canfield’s first film follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After entering seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves everyone that sees him play. Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social justice, working with other faith leaders around the country to build inclusive communities. Featuring Questlove and an ensemble of eccentric musicians, The Reverend is a rocking concert film as well as an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince’s inspiring personal and spiritual life.

2022-07-22 | en

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She reached the pinnacle of pop success becoming one of the most accomplished recording artists of all time. But her heart was always in Gospel music, and it profoundly influenced her life and career. From her first public performance to her best-selling Gospel album of all time, The Preacher's Wife, experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced her personal life and helped shape her career.

2023-03-24 | en

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 1

This historic Gaither Vocal Band Reunion, hosted by Bill Gaither, joins together past and present group members to celebrate more than a quarter-century of songs documenting their rich legacy. You'll enjoy never-before-seen interviews, countless stories, moving performances and power-packed harmonies that feature some of the finest voices in gospel music history, including: Gary McSpadden, Steve Green, Lee Young, Larnelle Harris, Jim Murray, Jon Mohr, Michael English, Buddy Mullins, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, Russ Taff, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall and Wes Hampton.

2009-01-01 | en

Praise This

When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.

2023-04-07 | en

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 2

The Gaither Vocal Band Reunion: Volume 2 offers a rare look at the group's journey as you've never heard it before. Featuring more than 100 minutes of historical moments and Vocal Band favorites sung by the finest male voices in the world, this unprecedented musical event captures the spirit of the Gaither Vocal Band with authenticity and class.

2009-01-01 | en

The World of the Seekers

While flying to the first stop on their latest tour, the four members of the Australian music group The Seekers recall in flashback the origins of the group and their rise to success.

1968-04-29 | en

Sixteen Tons

A showcase of the struggles in life

2023-05-10 | en

The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 2

Hosted by Bill Gaither, The Gospel Music Of The Statler Brothers Volume Two highlights the Statler Brothers' best-loved gospel performances woven around a truly inspiring interview that takes you deep into the hearts of these four legendary performers. The Statler Brothers share stories, reflections and lots of laughs together while offering an unprecedented glimpse into what gospel music meant to them not only professionally, but personally. Includes: I Shall Not Be Moved, Everyday Will Be Sunday (By And By), Daddy Sang Bass, I'll Have A New Life, Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior, Sweet By And By, This Ole House, I Never Shall Forget The Day, Leaning On The Everlasting Arms, Whispering Hope, 'Til The Storm Passes By, Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord, This World Is Not My Home, The King Is Coming, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, Little Is Much When God Is In It, Lord I'm Coming Home, How Great Thou Art, Precious Memories

2010-01-01 | en

Blind Boys Of Alabama Go Tell It On The Mountain - Live In New York

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The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 1

Hosted by Bill Gaither, The Gospel Music Of The Statler Brothers Volume One highlights the Statler Brothers' best-loved gospel performances woven around a truly inspiring interview that takes you deep into the hearts of these four legendary performers. The Statler Brothers share stories, reflections and lots of laughs together while offering an unprecedented glimpse into what gospel music meant to them not only professionally, but personally. Includes: Turn Your Radio On, Just A Little Talk With Jesus, We'll Soon Be Done With Troubles And Trials, I'm Feeling Fine, What A Friend We Have In Jesus Revive Us Again, Wonderful Words Of Life, Fourth Man, Farther Along, The Other Side Of The Cross, Are You Washed In The Blood?, Jesus Hold My Hand, Hide Thou Me, The Eastern Gate, Since Jesus Came Into My Heart, Keep On The Firing Line, Jesus Loves Me, Amazing Grace, Life's Railway To Heaven

2010-01-01 | en

Gospel Aerobics

National Aerobic Champion Michelle LeMay teams up with award-winning artist Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers for this uplifting tape, which gives you a great, low-impact forty-five-minute cardio workout as you move and groove to such gospel favorites as "Kumbaya," "This Little Light of Mine," "Amen," and "Whole World in His Hands." With their enthusiasm and energy, Michelle LeMay and the Kurt Carr Singers will have you raising your hands and voice to the Lord even while you dance your way to better health, fitness, and weight-loss. Remember, the more you move it, the more you lose it. So stretch and shake it out as "Do You Know Him?" gets your body moving and blood flowing. Then enjoy a relaxing cool-down with "Amazing Grace."

1999-09-03 | en