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Say Amen, Somebody

IFC Center
Monday, Aug 18, 2025 7:00 PM
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Admission General Admission - $18.00
Admission Senior - $15.00
Admission Child - $15.00

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Screening on 35mm!

Monday, August 18 at 7:00: Q&A with director George Nierenberg after the show

One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, Say Amen, Somebody is George Nierenberg’s masterpiece — a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of African American culture, featuring the father of Gospel, Thomas A. Dorsey ("Precious Lord, Take My Hand"); its matron, Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith; and earth-shaking performances by the Barrett Sisters and the O'Neal Twins. When it was first released in the early 1980s, the film received an overwhelming critical response, garnering rave reviews around the world.

A Kino Lorber and Milestone Films release.

Screening as part of Milestone Films: A 35th Anniversary Celebration in 35mm



Film Details
Country:USA
Year:1982
Format:35mm
Running Time:100
Director:George Nierenberg
Accessibility:Assistive Listening
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Pull Quote
Pull Quote:“One of the most joyful movies I’ve ever seen.”
Writer:Roger Ebert
Publication:Chicago Sun-Times