We have five in-season double passes to see Amazing Grace, courtesy of our friends at Studio Canal. The film features never before seen footage of Aretha Franklin recording the most successful gospel album of all time.    Originally shot in  1972, it is only being released now.  The film was originally shot by Sydney Pollack but the crew failed to use clappers, so they were unable to synchronise the vision and sound until now. Directed by Alan Elliot & Sydney Pollack.  Starring Aretha Franklin with an appearance by Mick Jagger.

Here’s a brief synopsis:

The never-before-seen music documentary capturing Queen of Soul ARETHA FRANKLIN, as she records the most successful gospel album of all time, AMAZING GRACE with James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir.

Recorded at The New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.  AMAZING GRACE is crafted from never-before-seen footage that captures an elegiac moment in American musical history whilst saluting the get-up-on-your-feet gospel heritage that transformed American music in the 1960s.

To be in the running to win one of the double passes send an email to with “Mystify” in the subject line. Please include your best postal address. QLD addresses only. One entry per person. No entries via third party sites. Winners must subscribe to our newsletter (see home page). Comp closes August 28. 

In Cinemas 29 August 2019

Official Site: www.AmazingGraceMovie.com.au

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N7WthSspQ4

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