Say Amen, Somebody

Say Amen, Somebody
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Directed by	George Nierenberg
Produced by	George T. Nierenberg Karen Nierenberg
Starring	Thomas A. Dorsey Willie Mae Ford Smith Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters Zella Jackson Price the O'Neal Twins
Cinematography	Edward Lachman, Don Lenzer
Edited by	Paul Barnes
Production company	GTN Production
Distributed by	United Artists Classics[1]
Release date	October 5, 1982 (October 5, 1982)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	United States
Budget	$350,000
Box office	$1,108,299

Say Amen, Somebody is a 1982 documentary film directed by George Nierenberg about the history and significance of gospel music as told through the lives and trials of its singers. Included are Thomas A. Dorsey, considered the "Father of Gospel Music", and "Mother" Willie Mae Ford Smith, an associate of Dorsey's who trained gospel singers for decades. Ford and three singing acts – Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, Zella Jackson Price, and the O'Neal Twins, Edgar and Edward, backed by a choir – provide music throughout.

After its debut at the New York Film Festival to a sold out audience, Say Amen, Somebody saw a limited release in major cities. It received widespread critical acclaim with reviewers focusing especially on the strong personalities within gospel and the joyful music. It was restored in 2019 and was shown at limited theaters, again receiving positive reviews.