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The Hammer Museum and the UCLA Film & Television Archive present

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace
August 16, 2022 - 7:30 pm


Free admission. No registration needed; first come, first served.

Amazing Grace

U.S., 2018

This incredible documentary captures Aretha Franklin performing with a choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972, recording the most successful gospel album of all time, Amazing Grace. The film is crafted from never before seen footage originally captured in 1972.

Digital, color, 87 min. Director: Alan Elliot.

Summer Night Cinema is presented by Carla Emil and Rich Silverstein.